Glucokinase activating mutation causing hypoglycaemia diagnosed late in adult who fasts for Ramadhan

Glucokinase activating mutation causing hypoglycaemia diagnosed late in adult who fasts for Ramadhan

Activating mutation of glucokinase gene (GCK) causes resetting of insulin inhibition at a lower glucose threshold causing hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia (GCK-HH). This is the first reported case who tolerated years of regular fasting during Ramadhan, presenting only with seizure and syncope now. We...

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Main Authors: Wann Jia Loh, Lily Mae Dacay, Clara Si Hua Tan, Su Fen Ang, Fabian Yap, Su Chi Lim, Joan Khoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2021-07-01
Series:Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports
Online Access:https://edm.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/edm/2021/1/EDM21-0043.xml

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