Living with Diabetes-deafness syndrome maternally transmitted
A mitochondrial form of diabetes with hearing loss, usually starting in mid-adulthood.
Understanding Diabetes-deafness syndrome maternally transmitted
The diabetes comes from too little insulin, which raises blood sugar. Diabetes and hearing loss usually begin in mid-adulthood but can start from childhood to late adulthood, with hearing loss usually first. Some people have colored patches in the retina, muscle cramps or weakness, heart or kidney problems, or constipation. People are often shorter than their peers.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists this among the most common:
- Limited side vision
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation and MitoAction may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, MitoAction
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says changes in genes cause this condition. It lists mitochondrial inheritance, which is passed down through the mother.
Also known as: ballinger wallace syndrome; ballinger-wallace syndrome; diabetes and hearing loss; diabetes mellitus type ii with deafness; maternally inherited diabetes and deafness; maternally-inherited diabetes and deafness
Patient organizations
- United Mitochondrial Disease FoundationMitochondrial diseases · United States
- MitoActionMitochondrial diseases · United States
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