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Diabetes mellitus in cystic fibrosis
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Medical School of Houston, USA.
Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America
|December 28, 1999
Abstract:
Glucose intolerance and diabetes are common complications of cystic fibrosis (CF), affecting up to 75% of the adult population. This article discusses the prevalence and pathophysiology of glucose tolerance abnormalities in CF, and reviews recent recommendations for diagnosis, screening, and management of CF-related diabetes (CFRD).