In summary, the switch from insulin therapy to SU treatment in PNDM related to KCNJ11 mutations was found to be an efficient and safe therapeutic method over a period of 34-month median follow-up. Although no serious side effects were associated with SU treatment, their use in Kir6.2 PNDM requires further attention, particularly in children, adolescents, and patients with advanced chronic diabetes complications.
DR is associated with increased IMT and endothelial dysfunction in T2DM. Impaired endothelial function may be a common denominator of pathogenesis of microvascular complications and atherosclerosis in T2DM.
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