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Treatment options for MODY patients: a systematic review of literature

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Delvecchio, Maurizio, Pastore, Carmela, Giordano, Paola·2020·Diabetes Therapy

Abstract

Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is an unusual form of diabetes with specific features that distinguish it from type 1 and type 2 diabetes. There are 14 known subtypes of MODY, and mutations in three genes (HNF1A, HNF4A, GCK) account for about 95% of all MODY cases. Diagnosis usually occurs before the age of 25 years, although less frequent forms may occur more often-but not necessarily-later in life. The molecular diagnosis may tailor the choice of the most appropriate treatment, with the aim to optimize blood glucose control, reduce the risk of hypoglycemic events and long-term complications, and enable proper genetic counseling. Treatment is usually unnecessary for patients with mutations in the GCK gene, while oral hypoglycemic agents (generally sulphonylureas) are recommended for patients with mutations in the HNF4A and HNF1A genes. More recent data show that other glucose-lowering agents can be effective in the latter patients, and additional and alternative therapies have been proposed. Proper management guidelines during pregnancy have been developed for carriers of GCK gene mutations, but such guidelines are still a subject of debate in other cases, although some recommendations are available. The other subtypes of MODY are even more rare, and very little data are available in the literature. In this review we summarize the most pertinent findings and recommendations on the treatment of patients with the different subtypes of MODY. Our aim is to provide the reader with an easy-to-read update that can be used to drive the clinician's therapeutical approach to these patients after the molecular diagnosis.

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Authors
Delvecchio, M., Pastore, C., & Giordano, P.
Affiliations
  • Ospedale Pediatrico Giovanni XXIII (IT)
  • University of Bari Aldo Moro (IT)
Corresponding author
Delvecchio, Maurizio
Venue
Diabetes Therapy
Published
2020-06-24
Volume
11
Issue
8
Pages
1667-1685
ISSN
  • 1869-6953 (ISSN-L)
  • 1869-6961
OpenAlex
W3037020706
Cited by
172
References
90
Citations by year
2026: 17 · 2025: 31 · 2024: 39 · 2023: 29 · 2022: 29 · 2021: 22 · 2020: 5
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4.81
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Diabetes Therapy (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca - Università degli Studi dell Aquila (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Pancreatic function and diabetes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Treatment and Management
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Diabetes and associated disorders
Keywords
maturity-onset diabetes of the young, HNF1A, HNF4α, sulfonylureas, oral antidiabetic drugs, glucose-lowering agents, hypoglycemia, genetic counseling, pregnancy management, molecular diagnosis, diabetes subtypes

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