Heterozygous lys169Glu mutation of glucokinase gene in a Chinese family having glucokinase-maturity-onset diabetes of the young (GCK-MODY)

This report describes GCK-MODY in a Chinese family and stresses that in managing this condition it is important to avoid unnecessary drug treatment and excessive anxiety about mild hyperglycemia.

Source: Journal of Postgraduate Medicine - October 13, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: W Zhou M Chen H Zhou Z Zhang Source Type: research