Pancreatogenic Diabetes, 2 Onset Forms and Lack of Metabolic Syndrome Components Differentiate It From Type 2 Diabetes

Objectives We compared pancreatogenic (DM3c) and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods We compared age-, sex-, and diabetes mellitus duration–matched DM3c cases (n = 142) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (n = 142). Pancreatogenic diabetes was considered when it appeared after the diagnosis of pancreatitis or after pancreatic surgery. Results Pancreatogenic diabetes presented lower body mass index (BMI) [odds ratio (OR), 1.2; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.13–1.28; P
Source: Pancreas - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research