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New use of GLP-1 and combined GIP/GLP-1 treatments in young-onset diabetes

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Abstract

Six patients with genetically confirmed MODY showed improved HbA1c levels after treatment with incretin-based therapies.

  • HbA1c levels improved by 1.0-4.1 percentage points for all patients following treatment.
  • Body weight decreased by 2.6-29 kg in patients receiving incretin therapies.
  • Three out of four patients who were previously using insulin were able to discontinue its use.
  • Insulin-naïve patients maintained good blood sugar control without starting insulin.
  • These results indicate that incretin-based therapies could be a safe alternative for managing MODY in specific genotypes.

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Human subjects: Informed consent for treatment and open access publication was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Al Ain Region Human Research Ethics Committee (REC) issued approval MF2058-2025-1291. Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.
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