October 2023 There is no cure for myotonic dystrophy type 1, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications.
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April 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Women with type 1 diabetes often have polycystic ovary syndrome and excess male hormones, which are frequently undiagnosed.
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February 2017 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” Patients with myotonic dystrophy often have skin problems that suggest early aging and vitamin D issues, and the severity of these problems is linked to their genetic condition and vitamin D levels.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology” People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 tend to develop basal cell carcinoma at a younger age but not more frequently than others.
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May 2015 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” People with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 are more likely to have certain skin conditions, but not more likely to get skin cancer.