Diabetes in acromegaly--a study of 34 cases.
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.
Arya
K R
KR
Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai.
Pathare
A V
AV
Chadda
M
M
Menon
P S
PS
D000172:Acromegaly / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male