Type 5 Diabetes: Cracking the Enigma

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In this presentation, Dr. Meredith Hawkins discusses the history, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and current therapeutic management of type 5 diabetes, also known as malnutrition-related diabetes. She differentiates type 5 from other phenotypes of diabetes and shares diagnosis strategies.
This Endocrine Grand Rounds session took place on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:15 p.m.

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Needs Statement

To ensure accurate and effective patient care, healthcare providers in endocrinology require enhanced knowledge of core endocrine conditions, including the latest diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. There is a need to strengthen competence in applying evidence-based medicine and clinical guidelines, while also promoting high-value care and performance excellence across all disciplines within endocrinology. Additionally, providers must understand the scientific rigor behind guideline development and explore novel models of multidisciplinary care that foster collaboration and improve patient outcomes. This series aims to support these needs by offering regular updates on advances in basic science and clinical research, emerging treatment modalities, and evolving management strategies for endocrine disorders. By inviting expert speakers, the series delivers authoritative insights and practical strategies for improving clinical outcomes.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of the activity, the participants should be able to:

  • Review the 70-year history that culminated in the naming of type 5 diabetes.
  • Demonstrate greater understanding of the phenotype of type 5 diabetes using sophisticated metabolic measures.
  • Differentiate type 5 diabetes from other diabetes phenotypes.

Target Audience

Professional Categories

  • Physicians
  • Medical Students
  • Fellows
  • Residents
  • Nurses
  • Other Health Professionals

Specialties

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Interest Groups

  • Hospital Medicine

Activity Evaluation

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

Educational Methods

  • Lectures
  • Case Presentations
  • Literature Review
  • Panel Discussion

Accreditation/Credit Designation

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Activity Directors

  1. Eric Deal, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Eric Deal, M.D.

    Assistant Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine
  2. Mark A. Herman, M.D.

    Mark A. Herman, M.D.

    Associate Professor of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism; E.L. Wagner, MD Chair of Internal Medicine
    Baylor College of Medicine

Term of Approval

February 1, 2026 through February 29, 2028. Original release date: February 1, 2026.

Disclosure Policy

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Disclosures

The following individual(s) has/have reported financial or other relationship(s) with commercial entities whose products/services may relate to the educational content of this activity:

Presenter

  1. Meredith Hawkins, M.D., M.S.

    Meredith Hawkins, M.D., M.S.

    Harold and Muriel Block Chair in Medicine; Professor, Department of Medicine ‒ Endocrinology; Director of the Global Diseases Institute
    Albert Eistein College of Medicine (New York, New York)

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Activity Directors

  1. Eric Deal, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Eric Deal, M.D.

    Assistant Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  2. Mark A. Herman, M.D.

    Mark A. Herman, M.D.

    Associate Professor of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism; E.L. Wagner, MD Chair of Internal Medicine
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Planning Committee Members

  1. Eric Deal, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Eric Deal, M.D.

    Assistant Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  2. Jordana Faruqi, M.D., M.P.H. Placeholder Image

    Jordana Faruqi, M.D., M.P.H.

    Endocrinology Fellow
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  3. Sean Hartig, Ph.D.

    Sean Hartig, Ph.D.

    Associate Professor, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  4. Mark A. Herman, M.D.

    Mark A. Herman, M.D.

    Associate Professor of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism; E.L. Wagner, MD Chair of Internal Medicine
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  5. Jennifer Kaplan, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Jennifer Kaplan, M.D.

    Endocrinology Fellow
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  6. Zheng Sun, Ph.D.

    Zheng Sun, Ph.D.

    Associate Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Presenter:

Meredith Hawkins, M.D., M.S.

Meredith Hawkins, M.D., M.S.

Harold and Muriel Block Chair in Medicine; Professor, Department of Medicine ‒ Endocrinology; Director of the Global Diseases Institute Albert Eistein College of Medicine (New York, New York)

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