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GCK  MODY

My Story 

I have three generations of family members with GCK-MODY (MODY 2). We lovingly call them THE MODYs. 

While I was not blessed with their genetic mutations,

 I do credit myself with helping diagnose them. 

 

I was working on a hypothetical case study on MODY in my Masters program when I got a sick feeling in my stomach. It was all too familiar. The fictitious patient's case mimicked my sisters. I approached her and said, "I think you have this". 

Fast forward through the search for professionals familiar

with MODY, a series of genetic tests, and one article published in  the New England Journal of Medicine

to today where my sister has a proper diagnosis. 

Unfortunately, for The MODYs in my family, the proper diagnosis marked the start of a new fight; the fight for appropriate medical care. They must constantly advocate for themselves, educate providers who are not familiar with their genetic condition, and sift through misinformation. 

 

Are you recently diagnosed? Fighting for proper care? Confused about nutrition interventions for GCK-MODY? Afraid of carbs?

 Limiting carbs but still seeing elevated numbers? 

I can help you. 

Together we will explore your diagnosis, understand the role

of nutrition in your treatment, explore gentle nutrition, and give you confidence to lead a full life with MODY2 (carbs included!).

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What is GCK MODY?
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What is GCK MODY?

Glucokinase-maturity-onset diabetes of the young, or MODY 2, is an inherited form of diabetes caused by heterozygous inactivating mutations in the GCK gene. People with GCK-MODY have lifelong, mild, stable, fasting hyperglycemia. They do not respond to or require treatment  (outside of pregnancy) and are not at risk for complications associated with other forms of diabetes.

How I Can Help

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