Approach to Hypoglycemia in Infants and Children

Overview

Journal Transl Pediatr

Publisher AME Publishing Company

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2017 Nov 30

PMID 29184821

Citations 16

Authors

Kajal Gandhi

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Abstract

Hypoglycemia is a heterogeneous disorder with many different possible etiologies, including hyperinsulinism, glycogen storage disorders, fatty acid disorders, hormonal deficiencies, and metabolic defects, among others. This condition affects newborns to adolescents, with various approaches to diagnosis and management. This paper will review current literature on the history of hypoglycemia, current discussion on the definition of hypoglycemia, as well as etiologies, diagnosis, and management.

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