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Systematic assessment of etiology in adults with a clinical diagnosis of young-onset type 2 diabetes is a successful strategy for identifying maturity-onset diabetes of the young.
Diabetes care - 1 Jun 2012
Thanabalasingham Gaya, Pal Aparna, Selwood Mary P, Dudley Christina, Fisher Karen, Bingley Polly J, Ellard Sian, Farmer Andrew J, McCarthy Mark I, Owen Katharine R
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OBJECTIVE: Misdiagnosis of maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) remains widespread, despite the benefits of optimized management. This cross-sectional study examined diagnostic misclassification of MODY in subjects with clinically labeled young adult-onset type 1 and type 2 diabetes by extending genetic testing beyond current guidelines. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Individuals were selected for diagnostic...
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