Congenital Hyperinsulinism.

Abstract excerpt

Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia (HH) is fairly common in neonates, particularly those born to diabetic mothers and those who are either large or small for gestational age. Immediate management of the disease focuses on achieving normoglycemia through frequent high-calorie feedings and/or intravenous glucose administration. Glucagon may be used for unstable infants in whom intravenous access cannot be obtained and...

Topics

• Congenital Hyperinsulinism
• Humans
• Infant
• Mutation
• Prognosis