Abstract
While type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease in the UK – affecting around 90% of people with diabetes – other forms of diabetes exist, including those with autoimmune, genetic or gestational origins. This second article in the series examines types other than type 2, including type 1, gestational diabetes and rarer forms such as maturity-onset diabetes of the young and the recently recognised type 5 diabetes. It outlines the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes, its signs, symptoms and management approaches. The article highlights the importance of early recognition to prevent complications, explains tools such as the four Ts for symptom awareness and emphasises the role of tailored care in improving patient outcomes.
Citation: Yates L (2025) Beyond type 2 diabetes: a look at other forms of this complex disease. Nursing Times [online]; 121: 10.
Author: Lynne Yates is advanced clinical practitioner at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.
