Diazoxide-resistant focal hyperinsulinism due to SUR1 deficiency

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Diazoxide-resistant focal hyperinsulinism due to SUR1 deficiency

Synonyms: Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia due to SUR1 deficiency, diazoxide-resistant focal form

A rare congenital isolated hyperinsulinism disorder characterized by diazoxide unresponsive recurrent episodes of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia resulting from an excessive insulin secretion by the pancreatic beta-cells due to a mutation in the ABCC8 gene. Pancreatic involvement is focal and can be cured by a selective partial pancreatectomy. Hypoglycemia may lead to variable clinical manifestations ranging from asymptomatic hypoglycemia revealed by routine blood glucose monitoring to macrosomia at birth mild to moderate hepatomegaly and life-threatening hypoglycemic coma or status epilepticus further leading to poor neurological outcome.

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Advocacy Organizations

Congenital Hyperinsulinism International

CHI is the leading organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with hyperinsulinism (HI). HI is a life-threatening disorder that causes dangerously low blood sugar levels due to the over-production of insulin. Prolonged or severe low blood sugar can cause seizures, brain damage, and even death. CHI supports research toward better treatments and a cure, tirelessly advocates for timely diagnosis and improved standards of care, and supports people living with HI every step of the way.

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