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Recently, a groundbreaking development has taken place at the Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, where researchers have successfully created a new diagnostic gene test for diabetes. This innovative test allows for the rapid identification of mitochondrial diabetes within just one day. In addition, the hospital has become the first in China to introduce a DNA diagnostic chip specifically designed for diabetes screening.
The research was led by Professor Zhou Xin from the hospital’s team. According to Professor Zhou, the gene chip took four years to develop and is expected to be commercially available next year. Using this advanced technology, individuals with diabetes, those at high risk, and even healthy people can undergo genetic screening. This process helps in more accurate clinical diagnosis and classification of the disease. If a person is found to carry a mutation, they can take preventive measures such as increasing physical activity, maintaining a balanced diet, and avoiding environmental triggers. These steps may help delay or reduce the onset of the condition and prevent long-term complications.
Mitochondrial diabetes mellitus (MIDD) has emerged as a significant breakthrough in recent molecular genetics research related to diabetes. It has gained considerable attention in the medical field due to its unique characteristics. The condition is inherited and typically begins before the age of 45, though cases have been reported as early as 11 years old and as late as 81. One notable feature is that it often presents with mild to moderate hearing loss, which may not occur simultaneously with diabetes. In some cases, the two conditions can be separated by up to 20 years.
This advancement marks a major step forward in understanding and managing diabetes, especially for those who may be at risk of mitochondrial-related forms of the disease. As the technology becomes more widely available, it could significantly improve early detection and personalized treatment options for patients.
——Shanghai Medical Device Industry Association