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September 10, 2025CureusOpen Access

Unmasking Diabetes in a Young Adult Male: A Case Report

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JJJose Joseph

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Overview

Case report identifies maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) in a 31-year-old male, highlighting its underdiagnosis and the role of family history.

Key Points

  • Marked glycemic improvement allowed insulin discontinuation in the case of a 31-year-old male with MODY.
  • Strong family history indicated possible MODY, supported by absent autoantibodies and low C-peptide levels.
  • A trial of glimepiride effectively managed hyperglycemia, underscoring the need to recognize atypical diabetes presentations.
  • This case emphasizes the importance of diagnosing MODY in young adults, which can guide treatment decisions.

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Jose Joseph (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c24236b210217d647a28d1https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.88211
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