K ATP Channel-Associated Diabetes Mellitus

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** Diabetes mellitus caused by activating mutation(s) in genes (KNCJ11 and/or ABCC8) encoding either of the 2 proteins (Kir6.2 and/or SUR1) that make up the pancreatic beta cell adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channel, which is crucial for the regulation of glucose-induced insulin secretion.