Type 5 Diabetes: The new health threat affecting millions of kids with this condition, here’s what every parent needs to know

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has officially recognized Type 5 diabetes, also known as Severe Insulin-Deficient Diabetes (SIDD), linked to malnutrition in teenagers and young adults, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This distinct condition, prevalent in Asia and Africa, has been overlooked for decades and misdiagnosed as Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.