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Mature onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is a rare, genetic form of diabetes that has similarities to both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
214-456-5959
Fax: 214-456-5963
469-303-2400
Fax: 469-303-2407
469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
Your child is at risk of inheriting the genetic defect and developing MODY if one parent carries the gene mutation. Most children who inherit the genetic defect develop MODY as an adolescent (12-17 years of age) or young adult.
If your child is obese, they are more likely to develop symptoms of MODY sooner than a child of normal weight.
Symptoms related to MODY may develop gradually and can include:
MODY is caused by the mutation (permanent change) of a single gene.