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What is type 5 diabetes?

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What is mature-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (MODY 5)? MODY 5 is a form of diabetes caused by a mutation of a single gene. The mutation causes pancreatic beta cells to function abnormally, leading to insufficient production of insulin. In some cases, insulin resistance develops.

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