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Living with Glycogen storage disease type 1 due to SLC37A4 mutation

A type of glycogen storage disease type I caused by changes in the SLC37A4 gene.

Understanding Glycogen storage disease type 1 due to SLC37A4 mutation

Glycogen storage disease type 1 due to SLC37A4 mutation is any glycogen storage disease from glucose-6-phosphatase deficiency caused by a change in the SLC37A4 gene.

GARD has little else about this condition yet. It describes it as a glycogen storage disease due to glucose-6-phosphatase deficiency.

Signs & symptoms

GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.

Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.

Diagnosis

  1. Talk with your doctor

    Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.

  2. See a specialist

    Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.

  3. Ask which tests can help

    Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.

Care & treatment

Care team
A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
Expert care
Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
Treatment
GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
Research
Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.

General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.

Everyday life

Living with a rare condition is easier with support.

  • Connect with Association for Glycogen Storage Disease
  • Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
  • Ask about patient registries that help research
  • Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Bring these questions to your next doctor visit
Can genetic testing confirm a change in the SLC37A4 gene?
Which specialists should be on my care team, such as a metabolic specialist?
How is this different from other types of glycogen storage disease type 1?

Quick facts

Changes in the SLC37A4 gene cause this condition.

Also known as: g6p translocase deficiency; glucose-6-phosphate translocase deficiency; glycogen storage disease i caused by mutation in slc37a4; slc37a4 glycogen storage disease i

Patient organizations

Source: NIH GARD · Glycogen storage disease type 1 due to SLC37A4 mutationGARD ID 2501 · GARD page updated September 2026 · Plain-language summary by Know Rare; editorial review pending. General information, not medical advice.

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