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Lipoatrophic diabetes mellitus: What Patients Should Know
By Dr. Jessica Sharma, MD · · Endocrinology and Metabolism
Our Endocrinology and Metabolism team put together this overview of lipoatrophic diabetes mellitus for patients and families.
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Topic: lipoatrophic diabetes mellitus. A type 2 diabetes mellitus that is characterized by severe insulin resistance and lipodystrophy.
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This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.