General information on monogenic diabetes:
- What is Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) - website (opens in a new tab)
- Neonatal diabetes website (opens in a new tab)
- Course on genomics and monogenic diabetes (opens in a new tab)
- Training in Diabetes Subtypes (opens in a new tab)
The training sites (3 & 4) above all have case examples.
When to consider genetic testing:
- Please see the guidelines for genetic testing in MODY via the website (opens in a new tab)
- You can also use the MODY calculator app via the Exeter Diabetes website (opens in a new tab)
What do you need to do:
- If they meet eligibility criteria for genetic testing, complete the appropriate genetic test referral form (opens in a new tab)
- Details on c-peptide and autoantibody testing can be found here (opens in a new tab)
- Various tests for diabetes subtypes - link (opens in a new tab)
Resources for clinicians:
- For those wanting to be local experts or Trust level monogenic diabetes leads there is a self-paced online training course and 2 day training course (opens in a new tab)
- Ongoing support through GMSA diabetes consultant and Genetic Diabetes Nurse leads to extend / further develop skills (and access to Masterclasses once they are developed). Local GDNs can be found on our website. (opens in a new tab)
Resources of patients:
- Information for people with diabetes https://www.diabetesgenes.org/tests-for-diabetes-subtypes/information-for-people-with-diabetes/ (opens in a new tab)
- Information for family members with diabetes https://www.diabetesgenes.org/tests-for-diabetes-subtypes/information-for-family-members/ (opens in a new tab)