Genetic test that spots rare 'hidden' Diabetes

[sandybrown]

This morning, I read the article below and found it very interesting.

"Genetic test that spots rare 'hidden' Diabetes”

New NHS check could provide breakthrough and spare thousands of patients from wrong treatment"

"Monogenic diabetes is often mistaken for the type 1 or type 2 forms

It means many patients are given the wrong treatment

Now the NHS is training staff to identify those who may need genetic testing

There are clues to help decide whether a patient needs a genetic blood test

The test could provide a breakthrough for thousands of sufferers"

You can read more on the link below:

dailymail.co.uk/news/articl...

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niddk.nih.gov/health-inform...