Diabetes in acromegaly--a study of 34 cases

Arya, K.R.; Pathare, A.V.; Chadda, M.; Menon, P.S.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association 95(10): 546-547

1997


ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5847
PMID: 9567599
Document Number: 476510
The incidence and severity of diabetes mellitus (DM) in 34 patients with acromegaly were studied. The incidence was higher (55.9%) than any other series reported. Nineteen had DM, of which 10 were symptomatic. Only one had diabetic retinopathy. Glucose tolerance was improved after successful treatment of acromegaly.

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