The coexistence of type 1 diabetes, MODY2 and metabolic syndrome in a young girl

Acta Diabetol. 2012 Oct;49(5):401-4. doi: 10.1007/s00592-011-0300-2. Epub 2011 Jun 18.

Abstract

Even though autoantibodies to pancreatic islet cells are normally found in type 1 diabetes and insulin-resistance due to overweight is more reminiscent of type 2 diabetes, some studies have described β-cell antibodies also in maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) and in type 2 diabetes. A 7-year-old girl was referred to our Unit for incidental hyperglycemia and family history of MODY2 and type 2 diabetes. Genetic evaluation confirmed mutation L134P in exon 4 of the glucokinase gene and a high HLA-risk of type 1 diabetes. During follow-up, she developed type 1 diabetes and overweight-induced metabolic syndrome. The coexistence of MODY, type 1 diabetes and overweight-induced metabolic syndrome confirms that diabetes subtype probably represents a continuum of immune and metabolic dysfunction modified by genetic factors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / diagnosis*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / genetics
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / metabolism
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / diagnosis*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / genetics
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / metabolism
  • Female
  • Glucokinase / genetics
  • Glucokinase / metabolism
  • HLA-A Antigens / genetics
  • Humans
  • Mutation

Substances

  • HLA-A Antigens
  • Glucokinase

Supplementary concepts

  • Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2