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Hypoglycemia in hypopituitary children.

N J Hopwood, P J Forsman, F M Kenny

    American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
    |August 1, 1975
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    Growth hormone (GH) deficiency in children can lead to hypoglycemia. Young, lean children with GH deficiency are more prone to symptomatic hypoglycemia, which improves with human growth hormone (HGH) therapy.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Endocrinology
    • Metabolic Disorders
    • Hormone Therapy

    Background:

    • Growth hormone (GH) deficiency is a condition affecting childhood development.
    • Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a potential complication in children with pituitary deficiencies.
    • Understanding factors influencing hypoglycemia is crucial for managing these patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify factors contributing to hypoglycemia in children with GH deficiency.
    • To investigate the relationship between hypoglycemia and the severity of pituitary dysfunction.
    • To assess the impact of human growth hormone (HGH) therapy on hypoglycemia and related metabolic parameters.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 52 children diagnosed with GH deficiency.

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  • Categorization of hypoglycemia into symptomatic and asymptomatic forms.
  • Evaluation of anthropometric data, including height age/weight age (HA/WA) ratio.
  • Assessment of insulin response to oral glucose and intravenous arginine challenges.
  • Monitoring of HA/WA ratios and carbohydrate homeostasis during HGH therapy.

    • Main Results:

    • Hypoglycemia occurred in 17% (symptomatic) and 27% (asymptomatic) of children.
    • Symptomatic hypoglycemia was more prevalent in younger (under 4 years) and leaner children (elevated HA/WA ratio).
    • HGH therapy led to reduced HA/WA ratios and improved carbohydrate metabolism.
    • Children with symptomatic hypoglycemia exhibited diminished insulin responses to glucose and arginine.

    Conclusions:

    • Young, lean children with GH deficiency are at higher risk for symptomatic hypoglycemia.
    • Impaired gluconeogenic substrate or amino acid mobilization may contribute to hypoglycemia in hypopituitarism.
    • HGH therapy can improve metabolic control and reduce hypoglycemia risk in affected children.