Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia
Also known as: Hyperinsulinismus · Congenital hyperinsulinism · Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia · Kongenitaler Hyperinsulinismus · Insulinom-assoziierte Hypoglykämie
Overview
What it is
This is a metabolic disorder of the pancreas, where the organ uncontrollably secretes excessive amounts of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar; too much of it causes blood glucose levels to drop dangerously low, depriving the brain and muscles of energy.
How it presents
Owners typically observe signs of low blood sugar, such as extreme weakness, muscle tremors, disorientation, temporary collapse, or seizures, which often occur after exercise or fasting.
Treatment
Treatment may involve dietary management, medication, or surgical removal of pancreatic tissue, and typically requires lifelong monitoring. The estimated cost for diagnosis and treatment ranges from 2,000 to 10,000 EUR.
How it's tested
Bestimmung des Insulin-Glukose-Verhältnisses(AIGR)
Primary testClinical examDie Diagnose erfolgt klinisch durch die gleichzeitige Messung von Blutglukose und Insulin (amendiertes Insulin-Glukose-Verhältnis) während einer hypoglykämischen Phase.
Issuing body: vet
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia?
This is a metabolic disorder of the pancreas, where the organ uncontrollably secretes excessive amounts of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar; too much of it causes blood glucose levels to drop dangerously low, depriving the brain and muscles of energy.
How is Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia tested?
Tests currently in our database: Bestimmung des Insulin-Glukose-Verhältnisses.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.