Living with Neonatal diabetes mellitus
A form of diabetes that starts in the first months of life, with high blood sugar and poor weight gain.
Understanding Neonatal diabetes mellitus
It shows up as high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and poor weight gain. In some cases, children become dehydrated or have ketoacidosis, a buildup of acids in the blood, which may be severe and cause coma.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list a symptom list, but the summary describes these features:
- High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
- Poor weight gain (failure to thrive)
- Dehydration in some babies
- Ketoacidosis in some babies
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 and hormone specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Genetic specialists (geneticists); Hormone specialists (endocrinologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- 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 rare disease patient organizations for support
- 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 can be inherited in an autosomal dominant or an autosomal recessive pattern.
Also known as: congenital diabetes mellitus; diabetes mellitus syndrome in newborn infant; ndm
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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