Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, familial, 3
Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, familial, 3
Definition
A form of diffuse hyperinsulinism due to glucokinase hyperactivity associated with a variation in the GCK gene, and characterized by an excessive/ uncontrolled insulin secretion (inappropriate for the level of glycemia) and recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia induced by fasting and glucose rich meals.
Also known as congenital glucokinase-related hyperinsulinism, GCK-related hyperinsulinism, glucokinase-related hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, HHF3, hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia familial 3, hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, familial, 3, hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, familial, type 3 — per MONDO