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CFRD Fact #13

April 4, 2008 – 7:07 am

Genotype is predictive of pancreatic status:
Delta F508 (the most common genetic defect in Cystic Fibrosis) homozygous genotype is associated with pancreatic insufficiency in nearly all patients.
This genotype is also at higher risk for CFRD.

By Salty | Posted in CFRD Facts, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes | Comments (1)

CFRD Fact #8

March 19, 2008 – 7:16 am

Interesting tidbits about CFRD:
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is rare. (I would love some more info on this).
Pancreatic insufficiency associated with CFRD.
A1c levels may underestimate abnormal glucose metabolism. (would love more info on this too). So far I have only found that there is an increased red cell turnover, causing a “diluted” A1c [...]

By Salty | Posted in CFRD Facts, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes | Comments (0)