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What is the definition of Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young?
Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is a form of diabetes that is characterized by an early onset diabetes. MODY represents about 2% of all diabetes cases and is commonly misdiagnosed as type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is due to a primary defect in pancreatic beta cell function. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.
What are the alternative names for Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young?
  • Maturity-onset diabetes of the young
  • MODY
  • Mason type diabetes
Who are the top Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
Dr. Peter J. Weigel
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
Dr. Peter J. Weigel
Internal Medicine

Patterson Primary Care Clinic

2570 Patterson Road, 
Grand Junction, CO 
970-298-6601
Experience:
40+ years
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English
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Peter Weigel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Weigel has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Jens J. Holst
Elite in Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
Jens J. Holst
Elite in Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
Jens J. Holst
Herlev, DK 

Jens Holst practices in Herlev, Denmark. Mr. Holst is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Filip K. Knop
Elite in Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
Filip K. Knop
Elite in Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
Filip K. Knop
Hellerup, DK 

Filip Knop practices in Hellerup, Denmark. Mr. Knop is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Low Blood Sugar, Vagotomy, and Gastric Bypass.

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What are the latest Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young Clinical Trials?
Pancreatic Islet Transplantation Into the Anterior Chamber of the Eye
Pancreatic Islet Transplantation Into the Anterior Chamber of the Eye
Who is this study for: Adult patients with type 1 diabetes
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: Human Pancreatic Islet Transplantation
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2

Summary: The intervention in this trial is intraocular islet transplantation. A single dose of 1000 - 3000 Islet Equivalents (IEQ)/kg recipient body weight (BW) will be infused into the anterior chamber of the eye through a self-sealing incision in the peripheral cornea. The procedure is projected to take approximately 20-30 minutes. Subject will remain flat on their back for 1 - 3 hours after islet infusi...

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Investigating Enteroendocrine Dysfunction, Metabolism, and Response to Liraglutide in Patients With Maturity-onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)
Investigating Enteroendocrine Dysfunction, Metabolism, and Response to Liraglutide in Patients With Maturity-onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: The reason for this research study is to better understand the use of liraglutide, a commonly prescribed Type 2 diabetes medication, in patients with a diagnosis of maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY). The investigators are interested in better understanding the way that this drug affects the metabolism and hormone levels of a person with MODY. Many people with MODY report having gastroint...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center