MODY Flashcards
what does MODY stand for?
maturity onset diabetes of the young
what does MODY stand for?
maturity onset diabetes of the young
what kind of familial train tis it?
autosomal dominant
is it insulin dependent?
No
what age group presents wit this?
What are the main 2 types of MODY?
GLucokinase and HNFalpha
How would you treat glucokinase MODY?
diet, NO INSULIN
Can you get complications in HNFalpha MODY?
yeah, frequently!
Does neonatal diabetes require insulin?
Yes, but only in the first 3 months of life
What treatment can be given instead of insulin in HNFalpha?
Sulphonylureas- glicazide
what kind of familial train tis it?
autosomal dominant
is it insulin dependent?
No
what age group presents wit this?
What are the main 2 types of MODY?
GLucokinase and HNFalpha
How would you treat glucokinase MODY?
diet, NO INSULIN