Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Author: Maureen D. Passaro, MD; Robert E. Ratner, MD
Editorial changes - 2012-04-30
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Consultation for Diagnosis

Consider referral to a specialist when the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes is uncertain. C

  • Consider consultation if there is difficulty distinguishing between type 1, type 2, and less common forms of diabetes.
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Abd A. Tahrani, MD, MRCP, editorial consultant, has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations. Maureen D. Passaro, MD has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations. Robert E. Ratner, MD has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations.
Deborah Korenstein, MD, FACP, Co-Editor, PIER, has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations. Richard B. Lynn, MD, FACP, Co-Editor, PIER, has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations.


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