Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome
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What is the definition of Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome?
Insulin resistance type B syndrome is a very rare form of diabetes that occur in individuals with an autoimmune disorder, usually lupus erythematosus. In insulin resistance type B syndrome, abnormal antibodies block insulin, causing a build-up of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin resistance type B syndrome mainly affects middle-aged females.
What are the symptoms of Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome?
Symptoms of insulin resistance type B syndrome may include sudden onset of diabetes that is difficult to control; weight loss; increased appetite; darkening of the skin on the face, underarms, and around the groin (acanthosis nigricans); high testosterone levels in women; irregular or absent menstruation; abnormal hair growth on the face and back in women (hirsutism); and low blood sugar.
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What are the current treatments for Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome?
Treatment for insulin resistance type B syndrome involves very high doses of insulin and metformin to control high blood sugar and immunosuppressive drugs, such as rituximab, to treat the underlying autoimmune disorder.
Who are the top Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome Local Doctors?
Aniket Sidhaye
Elite in Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Endocrinology
Elite in Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Endocrinology

Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital

Baltimore, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi, Marathi
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Aniket Sidhaye is an assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His specific clinical interests are cystic fibrosis related endocrine disorders, type 1 diabetes mellitus particularly emerging adults with diabetes, thyroid disorders, metabolic bone disease, and management of hospitalized persons with diabetes. Dr. Sidhaye earned his M.D. from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Northwestern University. He performed a research fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at Northwestern University and also performed fellowships in endocrinology and metabolism at Johns Hopkins. His research interests include CF related diabetes, bone health of CF patients after lung transplant, and the care of emerging adults with type 1 diabetes. In addition, he is a committed educator serving as an advisor in the medical school, co-director for the endocrine course for pre-clinical medical students, and program director for our endocrine fellowship. Dr. Sidhaye is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Paget's Disease of Bone.

Elite in Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Endocrinology
Elite in Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Endocrinology

Office

10 Center Dr, 
Bethesda, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English

Phillip Gorden is an Endocrinologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gorden is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Elite in Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome
47 Little France Crescent, 
Edinburgh, SCT, GB 

Robert Semple practices in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Mr. Semple is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Donohue Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Type A Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Acanthosis Nigricans.

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