Monogenic Diabetes: A Diagnostic Algorithm for Clinicians

Abstract excerpt

Monogenic forms of beta cell diabetes account for approximately 1%-2% of all cases of diabetes, yet remain underdiagnosed. Overlapping clinical features with common forms of diabetes, make diagnosis challenging. A genetic diagnosis of monogenic diabetes in many cases alters therapy, affects prognosis, enables genetic counseling, and has implications for cascade screening of extended family members. We describe...

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