A mother’s guilt, a doc’s instinct, and a life-saving discovery

An eight-year-old boy in Ahmedabad, initially diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, was eventually found to have Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) after genetic testing. His condition improved with oral medications. Dr. Rajiv Kovil's diagnosis highlighted the importance of family history and advanced diagnostics in managing diabetes.

A mother’s guilt, a doc’s instinct, and a life-saving discovery
An eight-year-old boy in Ahmedabad, initially diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, was eventually found to have Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) after genetic testing. His condition improved with oral medications. Dr. Rajiv Kovil's diagnosis highlighted the importance of family history and advanced diagnostics in managing diabetes.