Monogenic Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cause of monogenic diabetes
A
Caused by mutation of a single gene
2
Q
What is the most common type of monogenic diabetes
A
Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
3
Q
Name the two types of monogenic diabetes
A
Neonatal diabetes mellitus
Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
4
Q
What is Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)
A
Group of inherited genetic disorders affecting the production of insulin
Characterised by the development of T2DM in patients < 25 years old
5
Q
Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is inherited in what way?
A
Typically inherited as an autosomal dominant condition
6
Q
Is insulin typically required for maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
A
No
