Fibrocalculous Pancreatic Diabetes

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In: Endotext [Internet]. South Dartmouth (MA): MDText.com, Inc.; 2000.
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Excerpt

In tropical countries like India, there are several reports of a unique form of diabetes called fibrocalculous pancreatic diabetes (FCPD). In general, FCPD occurs in young, lean individuals with diabetes, abdominal pain, and steatorrhea. People with FCPD are at a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Diabetes is typically ketosis resistant. Recent studies have shown that a proportion of the cases may have genetic factors and gene mutations that confer the risk of developing the disease. Recent studies have suggested a changing profile of the disease which could also be present in older individuals having a normal body mass index and better survival. The changing profile of the illness could be due to better exocrine, and endocrine (diabetes-related) care being offered to people with FCPD. The treatment profile of exocrine illnesses in FCPD is like conventional therapy of chronic pancreatitis. Hyperglycemia in FCPD is managed by a combination of lifestyle intervention, monitoring, and medications. Researchers and clinicians working with people having FCPD must, in addition to good medical care, focus on prevention and early diagnosis of future illness like pancreatic cancer as well as diabetes-related vascular complications. For complete coverage of all related areas of Endocrinology, please visit our on-line FREE web-text, WWW.ENDOTEXT.ORG.

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