All of the following statements about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the young (MODY) are true, Except:
Answer is D (Insulin Dependent): Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MOD Y) is a Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetic Syndrome. Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) is a Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetic Syndrome defined by early onset of diabetes typically before the age of 25 years, with an autosomal dominant Inheritance. Diabetes results from Beta cell dysfunction but in contrast to Type II (NIDDM) obesity and insulin resistance are rare. Most patients can be successfully managed with oral hypoglycaemic agents like sulfonylureas
Age
Beta-cell Dysfunction
Responds to sulfonylureas
Insulin dependent