Obesity as a misleading factor in the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus: A case report

Clin Case Rep. 2024 Aug 11;12(8):e9301. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.9301. eCollection 2024 Aug.

Abstract

A comprehensive evaluation, including symptoms, medical history, C-peptide levels, and anti-GAD antibodies, is essential for distinguishing between diabetes' types, particularly in cases of diagnostic uncertainty. While obesity is often associated with T2DM, BMI should be viewed as a factor rather than a criterion for the exclusion of diabetes type.

Keywords: c‐peptide; misdiagnosis; obesity; type 1 diabetes mellitus.

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