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When to See a Specialist About Lipoatrophic diabetes mellitus
By Dr. Christian Alvarez, MD · · Endocrinology and Metabolism
Patients often ask us about lipoatrophic diabetes mellitus. Here is what our Endocrinology and Metabolism clinicians want you to know.
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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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