ABCC8 Mutation Causing Permanent Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus in Early Infancy: A Case Report

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Case report highlights genetic testing and treatment implications for neonatal diabetes mellitus in infants.

Oral sulfonylurea achieved euglycemia in an infant with a confirmed ABCC8 mutation, improving his condition significantly.
Blood glucose levels were elevated at initial presentation, indicating diabetic ketoacidosis was misinterpreted as meningitis.
Case involved administration of IV fluids and insulin before transitioning to oral hypoglycemic agents.
Improving management strategies for neonatal diabetes mellitus in low-resource settings can enhance overall patient outcomes.

Manyazewal et al. (2025) studied this question.

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