What is glucose transporter type 1 deficiency?

Also known as: GLUT1 deficiency syndrome, GLUT1 DS/ deficiency syndrome, glucose transporter protein syndrome, De Vivo Disease.

Glucose transporter type 1 is a rare genetic disorder where the protein that is necessary to carry glucose from the bloodstream into the brain is lacking.


Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

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