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Atypical forms of diabetes mellitus in Africans and other non-European ethnic populations in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic literature review.
Journal of global health - 1 Dec 2019
Bavuma Charlotte, Sahabandu Diomira, Musafiri Sanctus, Danquah Ina, McQuillan Ruth, Wild Sarah
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Atypical presentations of diabetes mellitus (DM) have been reported in non-European ethnic populations under various names. It is unclear whether those names are used for the same or different clinical phenotypes. Unclear terminology may lead to inappropriate treatment and an underestimation of the burden caused by atypical diabetes phenotypes overlapping with classic types of diabetes. This review...
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