2006-07-07 13:27:31 · 20 answers · asked by Terry Lyn M 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Neonatal diabetes occurs when a baby is born with high blood sugar levels that must be treated with insulin within the first month after the baby is born.. Causes vary, and the condition may either be temporary or permanent. Researchers at the University of Bergen in Norway studied two babies with permanent neonatal diabetes, and determined that their disease appeared to be caused by a mutation in the gene for the enzyme glucokinase. This enzyme is located in the cells of the pancreas, and is essential in the metabolism of glucose.
The researchers have published their findings in the The New England Journal of Medicine (volume 344; pages 1588-1592; May 24, 2001). They believe that the glucokinase mutation is probably the most common cause of permanent neonatal diabetes, and hope that pediatricians will be aware of this in infants with the disease. In addition, the researchers note that a second mutation in the glucokinase gene has been linked to a milder form of diabetes.
2006-07-07 13:31:52 · answer #1 · answered by GVD 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-18 17:19:39 · answer #2 · answered by Dominick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-18 23:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course i have. I was one myself getting it at 11 months old. My mum took it well according to Dad. I am now 13 and don't know life without it. If this is your child we are talking about, remember diabetes can't stop them doing anything they want. Australia has some great examples of diabetic sporting heroes in things like swimming.
2006-07-07 16:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by boing345brooke - ブルク 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-18 02:12:35 · answer #5 · answered by Agnes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, children can be born with diabetes. Diabetes is most commonly genetic and can be diagnosed in juveniles as well as in adults.
2006-07-07 13:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by sweet_nichole5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. There are even some babies who were born with diabetes. Personally, I think that would suck, because there would never be any memory of not having it.
2006-07-07 17:16:36 · answer #7 · answered by magicwriter65 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and younger. Little ones can be born with diabetes.
2006-07-07 14:37:08 · answer #8 · answered by nirekelly27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Some babies are born diabetics. Here is some information on it for you
2006-07-07 13:31:39 · answer #9 · answered by anadah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are cases of infants with diabetes. This has generally
been caused by an abnormal pancreas. or one not producing enough insulin
2006-07-07 13:30:50 · answer #10 · answered by Bugman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋