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