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Emergence of insulin resistance following empirical glibenclamide therapy: a case report of neonatal diabetes with a recessive INS gene mutation.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 28 Mar 2018
Yildiz Melek, Akcay Teoman, Aydin Banu, Akgun Abdurrahman, Dogan Beyza Belde, De Franco Elisa, Ellard Sian, Onal Hasan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: As KATP channel mutations are the most common cause of neonatal diabetes mellitus (NDM) and patients with these mutations can be treated with oral sulfonylureas, empiric therapy is a common practice for NDM patients. CASE PRESENTATION: A non-syndromic, small for gestational age baby born to first-degree consanguineous parents was diagnosed with NDM. Because of hypo- and hyperglycemic episodes and...
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