MODY

Question 1

what does MODY stand for?

Answer 1

mature onset diabetes of the young

Question 2

what inheritance pattern does MODY usually follow?

Answer 2

autosomal dominant

Question 3

is MODY insulin dependent?

Answer 3

no

Question 4

what is the age of onset of MODY?

Answer 4

before 25

Question 5

what are the two main distinct types of MODY?

Answer 5

transcription factor mutations

glucokinase mutations

Question 6

at what age does glucokinase mutation related MODY onset?

Answer 6

birth

Question 7

at what age does transcription factor mutation related MODY onset?

Answer 7

adolescence/young adulthood

Question 8

true or false: glucokinase mutation related MODY involves unstable hyperglycaemia

Answer 8

false

stable hyperglycaemia

Question 9

true or false: glucokinase mutation related MODY has better prognosis than transcription factor mutation related MODY

Answer 9

true

Question 10

true or false: neonatal diabetes requires insulin treatment within the first 3 months of life

Answer 10

true

Question 11

which drug class is good for transcription factor mutation related MODY?

Answer 11

sulphonylureas