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