Mother and daughter carrying the same KCNJ11 mutation but with a different response to switching from insulin to sulfonylurea

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2011 Nov;94(2):e50-2. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2011.07.039. Epub 2011 Aug 25.

Abstract

KCNJ11 gene mutations are related to permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus (PNDM). Glycemic stability minimizes the risk of complications. Sulfonylureas (SU) are the proven best therapeutic option. We report a 18-month follow-up of switching from insulin to SU in a mother and her daughter with PNDM due to KCNJ11 mutation.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Blood Glucose / drug effects
  • Blood Glucose / metabolism
  • Child
  • DNA Mutational Analysis
  • Diabetes Mellitus / blood
  • Diabetes Mellitus / drug therapy*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / genetics*
  • Drug Substitution
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Glycated Hemoglobin / metabolism
  • Heredity
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Insulin / administration & dosage*
  • Mothers*
  • Mutation*
  • Nuclear Family*
  • Pedigree
  • Phenotype
  • Potassium Channels, Inwardly Rectifying / genetics*
  • Sulfonylurea Compounds / administration & dosage*
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Blood Glucose
  • Glycated Hemoglobin A
  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin
  • Kir6.2 channel
  • Potassium Channels, Inwardly Rectifying
  • Sulfonylurea Compounds
  • hemoglobin A1c protein, human