Neonatal diabetes mellitus in a full-term male infant

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Barthell, J.E. | Schwartz, B.L. | Miller, B.S. | Agarwal, I.

Affiliations: University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA

Note: [] Corresponding author: Jane E. Barthell, MD, Division of Neonatology, Mayo Mail Code 39, 420 Delaware St SE D136, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. Tel.: +1 612 626 2958; Fax: +1 612 624 8176; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: A term newborn male who presented with hyperglycemia and metabolic acidosis was subsequently diagnosed with neonatal diabetes mellitus. We describe his hospital and out-patient course and review the current epidemiology, pathophysiology, genetics, and treatment options for these patients.

Keywords: Neonatal diabetes mellitus

Journal: Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 127-130, 2008