One in Six Billion
A podcast about diabetes and genes hosted by Andrew Hattersley and Maggie Shepherd.
One in Six Billion
Series 3 Episode 15. Tom Staniford. MDP syndrome
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Andrew Hattersley and Maggie Shepherd
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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Tom Staniford talks about living with the MDP syndrome, an extremely rare genetic condition. MDP syndrome includes Mandibula hypoplasia, Deafness, and Progeroid features amongst its widespread features. Tom developed Type 2 diabetes as a teenager because of a loss of fat under the skin (lipodystrophy) despite being very thin and active. Tom has used his communication and media skills to help other people with MDP syndrome get diagnosed and receive the right care.