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Genetic counseling in monogenic diabetes GCK MODY.
Pediatric endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism - 1 Jan 2016
Skała-Zamorowska Eliza, Deja Grażyna, Borowiec Maciej, Fendler Wojciech, Małachowska Beata, Kamińska Halla, Młynarski Wojciech, Jarosz-Chobot Przemysława
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INTRODUCTION: Genetic testing in families with monogenic GCK MODY has predictive, diagnostic, and preventive utility. Predictive tests relate to people who have no features of the disorder themselves at the time of testing. Diagnostic tests relate to family members who have been previously diagnosed with diabetes mellitus or glucose metabolism disturbances. The preventive value of genetic testing for families is...
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