What is MODY?

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What is MODY?

What is MODY?

MODY is a monogenic form of diabetes that is often confused with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.1 MODY decreases the amount of insulin a person’s body makes, which in turn limits the body’s ability to control the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Too much sugar in the body’s blood can damage body tissue, particularly the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and blood vessels.  This means that patients who really have MODY may not know it and may not be getting the right type of treatment.

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