Beyond type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, there are some other forms of diabetes that are often caused due to various factors including genetic or acquired as part of other conditions.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a condition developed due to autoimmune destruction of beta cells function of the pancreas that causes insulin deficiency.
Type 2 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance, where the pancreas fails to properly uptake glucose from the blood for various functions, requiring lifestyle modifications.
Gestational diabetes is a condition where a pregnant women experiences high blood sugar particularly during second, or third trimester of the pregnancy.
Steroid-induced diabetes is an unexpected increase in blood sugar levels due to the use of steroids for various health conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, and COVID related conditions.
LADA is an autoimmune condition with similar symptoms to type 2 diabetes. It typically appears in adulthood and progresses slower than type 1 diabetes, but requires insulin later.
MODY is a rare form of monogenic diabetes, resulting from mutations or changes in a single gene. It usually manifests in adolescence or early adulthood.
Neonatal diabetes is a rare form of diabetes diagnosed in infants between the first 6 to 12 months. It is caused due to a mutation in the gene affecting pancreatic beta cell development.