Research Director University of Chicago, United States
Monogenic and atypical forms of diabetes are clinically meaningful diagnoses. Monogenic diabetes is caused by genetic abnormalities that are sufficiently damaging and thus cause hyperglycemia. This can be suspected based on clinical features and must be confirmed by genetic testing, which may then result in significant treatment changes, more tailored ancillary testing, and recurrence risk information for family members. Atypical forms of diabetes are a heterogenous group of disorders that includes conditions such as ketosis-prone diabetes and lean type 2 diabetes. Identifying an atypical form of diabetes may also help guide treatment and follow-up care. This poster will provide practical tips and resources for diabetes care and education specialists on how to identify these forms of diabetes in their practice.
