What is glucose transporter type 1 deficiency?

Glucose Transporter Type 1 Deficiency is a rare inherited condition that affects the nervous system. It is characterized by the deficiency of a protein that aids glucose in crossing the blood brain barrier. Common symptoms include seizures and involuntary eye movement.

How do members experience glucose transporter type 1 deficiency?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with glucose transporter type 1 deficiency*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for glucose transporter type 1 deficiency*

Who has glucose transporter type 1 deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 1
50s 0
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 1