HNF1A
Associated conditions:
- MODY3
HNF1A is a transcription factor that switches on genes the pancreas needs to release insulin properly. Genetic changes in this gene are associated with an autosomal dominant, young-onset inherited diabetes called MODY3, often misread as type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Knowing your genetic status enables the right diagnosis, since it usually responds well to low-dose sulfonylurea tablets rather than insulin.
Tests that include HNF1A:
Conditions linked to HNF1A
MODY3
MODY is an inherited form of diabetes that appears in younger people and is caused by a single gene. Identifying it matters because some types are best treated with specific tablets rather than insulin, and it has implications for relatives.
