Blood glucose trends in glycogen storage disease type Ia: A cross-sectional study

Tokiko Fukuda, Tetsuya Ito, Takashi Hamazaki, Ayano Inui, Mika Ishige, Reiko Kagawa, Norio Sakai, Yoriko Watanabe, Hironori Kobayashi, Yosuke Wasaki, Junki Taura, Yuki Imamura, Tsutomu Tsukiuda, Kimitoshi Nakamura

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Abstract

Background: Glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa) is caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in the glucose-6-phosphatase gene (G6PC) and mainly characterized by hypoglycemia, hepatomegaly, and renal insufficiency. Although its symptoms are reportedly mild in patients carrying the G6PC c.648G>T variant, the predominant variant in Japanese patients, details remain unclear. Therefore, we examined continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data and daily nutritional intake to clarify their associations in Japanese patients with GSDIa with G6PC c.648G>T. Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 32 patients across 10 hospitals. CGM was performed for 14 days, and nutritional intake was recorded using electronic diaries. Patients were divided according to genotype (homozygous/compound heterozygous) and age. The durations of biochemical hypoglycemia and corresponding nutritional intake were analyzed. Multiple regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with the duration of biochemical hypoglycemia. Results: Data were analyzed for 30 patients. The mean daily duration of hypoglycemia (<4.0 mmol/L) in the homozygous group increased with age (2–11 years [N = 8]: 79.8 min; 12–18 years [5]: 84.8 min; ≥19 years [10]: 131.5 min). No severe hypoglycemic symptoms were recorded in the patients' diaries. The mean frequency of snack intake was approximately three times greater in patients aged 2–11 years (7.1 times/day) than in those aged 12–18 years (1.9 times/day) or ≥19 years (2.2 times/day). Total cholesterol and lactate were independently associated with the duration of biochemical hypoglycemia. Conclusion: Although nutritional therapy prevents severe hypoglycemia in patients with GSDIa with G6PC c.648G>T, patients often experience asymptomatic hypoglycemia.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)618-633
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Inherited Metabolic Disease
Volume46
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 07-2023

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Genetics
  • Genetics(clinical)

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