"The thing about MODY is that it is autosomal dominant, which means that if you son has MODY, either you or the birth father must have MODY. The two main expressions of MODY are that you have a chronic mildly elevated fasting blood sugar (MODY-2) or…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mishi Feb 11. 9 Replies 0 Likes
hi i am new here but i have alot of questions about monogenic diabetes. mainly i am wanting to know symtoms. do u have alot of ketones or no ketones etc? it is about our son. can anyone help?Continue
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Brian (bsc) replied to vsanthuff's discussion 'symtoms of mody' in the group Monogenic Diabetes (aka MODY)
Knightshade replied to vsanthuff's discussion 'symtoms of mody' in the group Monogenic Diabetes (aka MODY)"Out of curiosity, have you ever checked your own blood sugar level 1-2 hours after a carb loaded meal (pasta, etc.)?"
vsanthuff replied to vsanthuff's discussion 'symtoms of mody' in the group Monogenic Diabetes (aka MODY)"all of them are type 2 and controlled with med"
Knightshade replied to vsanthuff's discussion 'symtoms of mody' in the group Monogenic Diabetes (aka MODY)vsanthuff replied to vsanthuff's discussion 'symtoms of mody' in the group Monogenic Diabetes (aka MODY)"my husband then his mom then her mom and her mom. same on my side except me. we r going to have him tested just to be safe. i am just wondering if there is any other signs to help tell if it is."
Mishi replied to vsanthuff's discussion 'mody'"Your wrong depenedent on form of HFN,As most who have mody have to be tested for a Gene pool problem,As testing is consistent with 6 main strains but there are 36 other types of HFN,,Ho"
Knightshade replied to vsanthuff's discussion 'symtoms of mody' in the group Monogenic Diabetes (aka MODY)"I think that it varies from person to person. Mine has been "mild" - but most of my family has been diagnosed as Type 1 during their teenage years.
I think the biggest thing with MODY is the inheritance factor. It runs very strongly in…"
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Brian (bsc) replied to vsanthuff's discussion 'mody'"MODY is what is called autosomal dominant, you only need to get the gene from one parent. This means that a child with MODY will have an unbroken line of ancestors with MODY. This is different than the genetics of T2 and T1, where not everyone with…"
vsanthuff replied to vsanthuff's discussion 'mody'"ty. we check him alot but he has never had them. he has been a diabetic for 8 years and on his lantis he takes 7 units. the other kids we know take 20-30 units. i wish they would check it here."
brokenpole left a comment for vsanthuff"Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of what you will learn is that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs…"
Mishi replied to vsanthuff's discussion 'mody'"Yes your son can get ketoacidosis from Mody HFN and i would test for ketoacidosis,I have two cousins who have the Mody HFN genes.One is 100% insulin dependent and the other takes combi oral and insulin and both in there time have had DKA also.HFN…"
Linda G left a comment for vsanthuff"We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome home vsanthuff!! How old is your son??
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups…"
vsanthuff replied to vsanthuff's discussion 'mody'"he has 4 gen. of diabetes. he does not take alot of insulin. has negative antibodies."
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- At 2:01am on February 11, 2013, brokenpole said…
- Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of what you will learn is that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and vent to, if needed.
- At 7:04pm on February 10, 2013, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home vsanthuff!!
How old is your son??
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in,
click on "all groups". You can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the
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Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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There are also groups here for young people, and parents of children with diabetes, such as....
"Teenagers with Type 1",
"Parents of Kids with type 1" and "Kids with Diabetes"
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- At 2:01pm on February 10, 2013,
Stemwinder said… Welcome vsanthuff, There is so much information here at TuDiabetes. There are groups for people with like circumstances or interest. Blog posts where members convey their thoughts and experiences. And there are the forums where we come together for discussions..
Here’s a place that might interest you.
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/monogenic-diabetes-aka-modyPlease feel at home, you are with friends
- At 8:47am on February 10, 2013,
SEAGATOR said… WELCOME to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
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