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Diagnosis of monogenic diabetes: 10-Year experience in a large multi-ethnic diabetes center.
Journal of diabetes investigation - 1 May 2016
Thomas Ellen Ra, Brackenridge Anna, Kidd Julia, Kariyawasam Dulmini, Carroll Paul, Colclough Kevin, Ellard Sian
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AIMS/INTRODUCTION: Monogenic diabetes accounts for approximately 1-2% of all diabetes, and is difficult to distinguish from type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Molecular diagnosis is important, as the molecular subtype directs appropriate treatment. Patients are selected for testing according to clinical criteria, but up to 80% of monogenic diabetes in the UK has not been correctly diagnosed. We investigated outcomes of...
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