What is type 4 diabetes?

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It's a proposed term for elderly persons who are lean and have insulin resistance leading to diabetes.

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Surgery is advised to the patient .

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I'm really worried because my mom has developed this small lump near her throat. We already got the tests done, but I'm hoping you could help me understand what this might mean.

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