Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes
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What is cystic fibrosis-related diabetes?
Cystic fibrosis related diabetes is common. Insulin deficiency develops due to build up of thick secretions in the pancreas which damages hormone producing cells. Insulin resistance also develops due to chronic infections, high levels of cortisol due to stress and frequent use of corticosteroids.
Common symptoms reported by people with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes
Treatments taken by people for cystic fibrosis-related diabetes
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Compare treatments taken by people with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes
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Who has cystic fibrosis-related diabetes on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 19 say cystic fibrosis-related diabetes is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 10 | |
| 40s | 8 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 37 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 6 | |
| 20-29 years | 3 | |
| 30-39 years | 3 | |
| 40-49 years | 8 | |
| 50-59 years | 9 | |
| 60-69 years | 8 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 42 | |
| Female | 115 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 106 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 3 |