Type 3 Type 4 Type 5 diabetes. What are they?

Dr Joan St John and returning guest Dr Jean-Claude Katte continue their exploration into how diabetes is classified and why understanding these different types matters.

In this episode of Diabetes Health Matters, they’ll look at the lesser-known forms of diabetes, including Type 3c, Type 4, Type 5, and gestational diabetes. Dr Katte will share insights from his research and clinical experience, offering a fresh look at how these types are identified and managed.

Whether you’re living with diabetes, supporting someone who is, or a healthcare professional looking to deepen your understanding, this event offers the chance to hear directly from experts about the many forms of diabetes.

Disclaimer: Eli Lilly and Company and A. Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SRL have provided sponsorship to Diabetes Africa to support the costs of running the ‘Diabetes Health Matters’ event series, and have not had any input into the programme, content or selection of speakers.

00:00 - Intro
02:13 - Why is it important to know about the types of diabetes?
05:24 - What is Type 5 diabetes
12:50 - What about Type 3 and Type 4 diabetes?
13:30 - Type 3c diabetes
17:30 - Are there other types of Type 3 diabetes?
18:28 - Gestational diabetes
19:10 - What is Type 4 diabetes?
21:21 - What is gestational diabetes?