Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) is a rare form of diabetes – usually found in people under 25 years old, that is different from Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Experts estimate that 1-2% of people with diabetes have MODY, equating to around 12,000 people in England.

MODY runs in families, caused by a mutation in a single gene, and testing can help to identify affected family members. Early diagnosis will ensure that patients receive the most appropriate treatment, reducing the risk of complications. Most patients with MODY will be able to manage their symptoms with tablets or diet (or a combination of both), rather than insulin.


Project Overview

This project, led nationally by South West GMS, aimed to improve the identification and diagnosis of patients with MODY. Accurate diagnosis can lead to more appropriate treatment and better patient outcomes.

Achievements

The NEY GMS has worked with NHS healthcare professionals across the region to provide training on MODY including sharing patient experiences to highlight the impact of a misdiagnosis.

A local network of MODY champions from every acute Trust in the region has been created to act as a local source of expertise within specialist teams and ensure that all patients that meet the MODY criteria receive testing, including wider family members as appropriate.

More detail is available here

Further Information and Support

Training and Education

The University of Exeter provides information and training on MODY

www.diabetesgenes.org/what-is-mody

www.diabetesgenes.org/training

MODY Regional Expert Forum

A regional expert forum chaired by Professor Mark Walker, to discuss and share best practice and learning opportunities has also been developed as part of this project. For more information, please contact us [email protected]

Information and Support for Patients

Information and support for patients and their families on Monogenic Diabetes:

Diabetes UK: www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the-basics/MODY

Contact us to learn more.

[email protected] 

Clinical Lead:

Dr. Michael Wright, NEY GMS Medical Director