Exercise-induced hyperinsulinism

Exercise-induced hyperinsulinism

Definition

Exercise-induced hyperinsulinism (EIHI) is a form of diazoxide-sensitive diffuse hyperinsulinism (DHI) characterized by episodes of hypoglycemia induced by exercise due to an inappropriate lactate and pyruvate sensitivity in pancreatic beta-cells.

Also known as EIHI, exercise-induced hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, familial, type 7, hyperinsulinism due to monocarboxylate transporter 1 deficiency, hyperinsulinism due to SLC16A1 deficiency, MCT1 hyperinsulinism, monocarboxylate transporter 1 hyperinsulinism — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pancreas Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pancreas Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0