Beta-thalassemia

Beta-thalassemia (BT) is characterized by deficiency (Beta+) or absence (Beta0) of synthesis of the beta globin chains of hemoglobin (Hb).

Diabetes mellitus

A group of abnormalities characterized by hyperglycemia and glucose intolerance.


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PMID (PMCID)
27761254
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Acute cardiac decompensation in a patient with beta-thalassemia and diabetes mellitus following cessation of chelation therapy.
Lioudaki E, Whyte M.
Clin Case Rep. 2016;4(10):992-996.
Acute cardiac decompensation in a patient with beta-thalassemia and diabetes mellitus following cessation of chelation therapy.
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Case Study: using a continuous glucose monitoring system in a patient with diabetes and beta-thalassemia hemoglobinopathy.
Al-Futaisi A, Wali Y, El-Beshlawi I, Al-Riyami S, Almahrezi A.
Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2009;26(7):515-9.
The authors describe a case of beta-thalassemia with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus that has misleading low levels of HbA1c.