hrp0082p3-d2-738 | Diabetes (3) | ESPE2014

When Should We Suspect Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young in Children and Adolescents

Mohamed Sarar , Talaat Iman , Hellani Ali

Background: The prevalence of maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) in Saudi population remains unknown and data on molecular etiology of this condition is limited.Objective and hypotheses: The present study was undertaken to elucidate the clinical and molecular characteristics of a Saudi family with MODY1.Method: A 12-year-old female presented to us with symptoms suggestive of diabetes. Investigations revealed hyperglycemia,...