Clinical feature: 

Definition: MODY8 is an autosomal dominant early-onset type 2 diabetes caused by mutations of the CEL gene.

Diagnostics: 

Differential: All know types of MODY diabetes are characterized by autosomal dominant inheritance, primary non-insulin-dependence, and manifestation in young age (mostly before 25 years of age)  » » » 
   The clinical course of MODY2 diabetes varies in that it remains non-insulin-dependent.  » » » 

Literature: 

Hardt PD et al. (2003) High prevalence of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in diabetes mellitus. A multicenter study screening fecal elastase 1 concentrations in 1,021 diabetic patients.
Raeder H et al. (2006) Mutations in the CEL VNTR cause a syndrome of diabetes and pancreatic exocrine dysfunction.