mody

Hi, I'm Jo and I've been diabetic since 1999, initially diagnosed as Type 1, but recently reclassified as MODY. Changing from insulin to Gliclazide has been a major readjustment and change in mindset, so it would be great to speak to anyone who has been through similar. Thanks, Jo

Hello everyone, I am 32 and was diagnosed with MODY3 when I was 18. I take Gliclazide and Metformin and would love to chat to other people about their experiences with MODY. Thanks, Jack

hey everyone, i’m new here and looking to hear from other people with MODY (preferably 3). I was diagnosed aged 18 and currently manage with a mixture of Gliclazide and Metformin. Thanks!

Hello, I’m sarah, 34 from Kent. So my story is as follows, my mum had type 1 from the age of 13, she passed away of a heart attack when I was 22 Months old - she was 37 About 4 years ago I was told I had prediabetes. My levels have always fluctatued between the low and high end of this. I...

Just joined the forum today after looking for information on stress. I am 60 years old and was diagnosed T2 age 20 and weighing less than 8 stones. I was reclassified as MODY a few years ago. Normally my diabetes is well controlled with a combination of diet (mostly) and gliclazide...

We have known for a long time that that the use of language by healthcare professionals can have a profound impact on those of us that live with diabetes, but the experience of lots of people I have spoken to is that the day to day use of language is very inconsistent. Good use of language can...

Diabetes is undeniably one of the world’s most common chronic non-communicable disease. Despite that, maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) – a type of diabetes frequently misclassified – remains an infrequently heard of entity. MODY: A monogenic form of diabetes affecting adolescents...

Wondered if anyone had any recommendations on books about living with diabetes? Diabetes UK are trying to put together a list of books to help people manage and live with diabetes, so be great to hear what you all think are good ones. We're looking for all sorts: from books for the newly...

I'm Georgia, I'm 16 and I've had type 1 diabetes for nearly 4 years. I've been taking insulin injections ever since I was diagnosed, but I'm constantly told by the doctors that I am an anomaly of type 1 diabetes as I'm on nearly any insulin at all. At first the doctors said it was a 'honeymoon...

Hi Guys I'm 25 years old and have been a MODY diabetic since I was 12 years old. My Great grandmother, grandmother, mother and little sister all have it. So it's a relatively strong genetic trait.; Next June I will be skydiving for Diabetes UK :) My mum is now starting to experience kidney...