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Family letters

Last modified: April 8, 2026

These letters to newly diagnosed families were written by clinicians at the University of Iowa to describe DM, how it is inherited, the risks associated with the condition, and how to get testing if desired. We encourage you to provide a copy of this letter to your physician.