Hemochromatosis-related diabetes: A single-gene disease that causes iron accumulation in the tissues of the body. Diabetes is a primary complication if hemochromatosis goes untreated. Hemochromatosis is sometimes referred to as "bronze diabetes.". More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hemochromatosis-related diabetes is available below.
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Prognosis for Hemochromatosis-related diabetes: The sooner a diagnosis of hemochromatosis is made, the more favorable the long-term outcome for the patient. If treatment beings prior to complications (organ damage) many problems associated with hemochromatosis can often be avoided. Even if some organ damage has occurred, it may be able to be reverse or minimized the impact by early detection and treatment.
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