Fulminant type 1 diabetes with robust recovery of insulin secretion: a case report

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2013 May;100(2):e34-8. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2013.01.032. Epub 2013 Feb 19.

Abstract

In fulminant type 1 diabetes (FT1D), irreversible destruction of pancreatic beta-cells occurs abruptly, leading to sudden diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in the absence of diabetes-related autoantibodies. This is the first case report of FT1D in which beta-cell was rescued with the commencement of insulin therapy during the evolution of FT1D.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Autoantibodies / blood
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / blood
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / drug therapy*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / metabolism
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Insulin / therapeutic use*
  • Pancreatitis / prevention & control

Substances

  • Autoantibodies
  • Insulin