Maturity-onset diabetes of the young type 2

Maturity-onset diabetes of the young type 2

Definition

Monogenic diabetes caused by inactivating mutation(s) in the GCK gene, encoding glucokinase. Heterozygous GCK mutations may manifest as mild hyperglycemia, which is not progressive, and usually requires no treatment. Homozygous GCK mutations result in permanent neonatal diabetes.

Also known as GCK maturity-onset diabetes of the young (disease), GCK-associated diabetes mellitus, glucokinase-associated diabetes mellitus, maturity onset diabetes of the Young, type 2, maturity-onset diabetes of the young (disease) caused by mutation in GCK, MODY 2 monogenic diabetes type 2, MODY, type II, MODY2 — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pancreas Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pancreas Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0