Abstract
Malnutrition related diabetes mellitus (MRDM) is rare type of diabetes associated with long term malnutrition and is not uncommon in India. Diabetes mellitus is the most common endocrine disorder of multifactorial aetiology and has been linked to both chronic under nutrition and obesity. Malnutrition is often related to deficient micro and macro nutrients, unhealthy behaviours and low socioeconomic status. Various clinical studies have underlined the relationship between malnutrition and diabetes mellitus. In the present review, we mainly explored malnutrition related diabetes mellitus in Indian population. Maternal under nutrition during pregnancy causes a decrease in the fetal intrauterine development rate known as intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR). Malnutrition majorly causes persistent insulin deficiency, glucose intolerance and insulin resistance and there by increases the risk of diabetes in Indian population. In this study we have also discussed the pathogenesis of MRDM and their management like self- dietary management and evidence based individualized nutritional therapy.
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