摘要
Type 1 diabetes is classified as either autoimmune （type 1A） or idiopathic （type 1B） diabetes. Recently,fulminant type 1 diabetes has been identified as a new subtype of idiopathic diabetes. It is characterized by an abrupt onset of diabetic ketoacidosis within a short period of time （4 days on average）, complete destruction of pancreatic β cells, remarkably elevated plasma glucose level, and a near-normal HbAlc level. The patients often have flu-like or abdominal symptoms at onset and elevated level of pancreatic exocrlne enzymes.
Type 1 diabetes is classified as either autoimmune （type 1A） or idiopathic （type 1B） diabetes. Recently,fulminant type 1 diabetes has been identified as a new subtype of idiopathic diabetes. It is characterized by an abrupt onset of diabetic ketoacidosis within a short period of time （4 days on average）, complete destruction of pancreatic β cells, remarkably elevated plasma glucose level, and a near-normal HbAlc level. The patients often have flu-like or abdominal symptoms at onset and elevated level of pancreatic exocrlne enzymes.
