hrp0092p3-125 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2019

Fasting C-Peptide: A Useful Tool for Diagnosis of Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Overweight / Obese Adolescents Living in a Poor Resources Setting

Bodieu Chetcha Adele , Fomenky Njiandock Cecilia , Dehayem Mesmin , Sobngwi Eugene

Case Report: Two cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus (among which 1 case of metabolic syndrome) previously taken as type 1 diabetes mellitus in adolescents are presented and the evaluation and management are discussed. There was a family history of Diabetes mellitus in one of the adolescent. Both of them had signs of insulin resistance, they were overweight and obese respectively, poorly controlled on premix insulin. The laboratory test revealed a high HbA1C, dy...