Attacking Many Young People, These Are Symptoms Of Type 5 Diabetes That Should Be Watched Out For

Type 5 diabetes illustration (Pexels/AS Photography)

JAKARTA - The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has officially admitted to the latest diabetes variant, namely diabetes type 5. Diabetes type is known as malnutrition diabetes or Severe Insulin Deficient Diabetes (SIDD).

In IDF records, as many as 25 million people worldwide, especially developing countries such as Asia and Africa with type 5 diabetes. This condition often attacks teenagers to young adults, who are thin and malnourished.

Quoted from the Hindustian Times, type 5 diabetes is believed to stem from disorders in the development of the pancreas due to long-term nutritional deficiencies. This disease is caused by chronic malnutrition, especially in childhood.

This is diabetes related to malnutrition, usually affecting thin and malnourished adolescents and young adults in low- and middle-income countries,' an internal medicine doctor at Fortis Hospital, Dr. Ajay Agarwal, was quoted as saying on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Type 5 diabetes generally has symptoms similar to other diabetes. Symptoms include extreme fatigue, weight loss, frequent infections, and a 10-12 percent lower fat percentage compared to 20-25 percent in healthy adults.

The symptoms are similar to other forms of diabetes. Key indicators include extreme fatigue, weight loss, and repeated infections," he explained.

In addition, type 5 diabetes is not easily detected because there are no signs of obesity like other diabetes. Some of the symptoms that can occur in children are fatigue, stunted growth, frequent thirst, frequent urination, digestive problems, and lack of appetite.

Not only that, type 5 diabetes can also be characterized by dark spots on the skin, especially around the neck. Then the symptoms of this disease in children and adolescents also include memory problems and difficulty focusing on school.

To prevent this disease from occurring, it is necessary to fulfill nutrients, especially during the growth period. The amount of protein must be much higher, and the number of carbohydrates must be much lower.