Diabetes is an endocrine disorder that affects the way your pancreas produces insulin and later glucose distribution. Diabetes is a chronic condition involving issues regulating blood sugar (glucose). When glucose levels are too high, you may be at risk of developing problems with your kidneys, heart, and other parts of your body.
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Publication: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Publication Date: January 7, 2016
Authors: Fumihiko Urano
Wolfram syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by juvenile-onset diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, optic nerve atrophy, hearing loss, and neurodegeneration. Although there are currently no effective treatments that can delay or reverse the progression of Wolfram syndrome, the use of careful clinical monitoring and supportive care can help relieve the suffering of patients and improve their quality of life. The prognosis of this syndrome is currently poor, and many patients die prematurely with severe neurological disabilities, raising the urgency for developing novel treatments for Wolfram syndrome. In this article, we describe natural history and etiology, provide recommendations for diagnosis and clinical management, and introduce new treatments for Wolfram syndrome.
The Snow Foundation is a collective voice for Wolfram syndrome patients, working towards a cure for Wolfram syndrome and developing novel therapies for diabetes, vision loss, hearing loss and neurodegeneration.
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