Archive · 20 Aug 2025
New Diabetes Subtype Found Primarily in Black Africans and Americans
Scientists have found a new type of diabetes, mainly in Black people in Africa and America, that's different from the usual kinds.
People with this new type were thought to have Type 1 diabetes, but they didn't have the usual signs.
This means they might not be getting the best treatment right now.
The new type isn't caused by the body attacking itself like Type 1.
Researchers are still figuring out what causes it so they can find the best way to help.
This discovery also shows that we need to study diseases more in different groups of people.
A new subtype of diabetes has been discovered in Sub-Saharan Africa and among Black Americans.
This new form of diabetes was found in individuals originally diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, but lacking typical markers.
Researchers found that the new subtype is not linked to autoimmune factors or genetic predisposition.
The discovery highlights potential gaps in healthcare and research for marginalized groups.
Insulin is currently the primary treatment, but further research is required for optimal treatment.
- Who
- Researchers discovered a new subtype of diabetes.
- What
- A new subtype of diabetes has been discovered.
- When
- No specific date of discovery is provided in the articles.
- Where
- Sub-Saharan Africa and among Black Americans.
- Why
- To improve treatment for people affected by this new subtype.
Lack of Research Focus
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Research Prioritization
Lack of Research Focus
Marginalized communities have often been neglected in healthcare and medical research.
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- Diabetes Type
- New subtype (Type 3)
- Location
- Sub-Saharan Africa, Black Americans
- Original Diagnosis
- Type 1 diabetes
- Key Finding
- Lacks Type 1 autoimmune markers
- Treatment
- Insulin (currently)
- Study Participants
- Close to 900 people across Cameroon, Uganda and South Africa