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Hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia in small for dates babies.

J E Collins1, J V Leonard, D Teale

  • 1Department of Child Health, Institute of Child Health, London.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Hyperinsulinism is a common cause of hypoglycemia in small for dates infants. Recognizing this condition is crucial for timely treatment and preventing long-term complications in newborns.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Pediatric Endocrinology

Background:

  • Small for dates infants are at increased risk for metabolic disturbances.
  • Hypoglycemia is a frequent complication in this vulnerable population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and characteristics of hyperinsulinism in small for dates infants.
  • To determine the recurrence of hypoglycemia in infants with and without hyperinsulinism.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective measurement of blood glucose concentrations in 27 small for dates infants within 48 hours of birth.
  • Assessment of plasma insulin and free fatty acid levels.
  • Monitoring carbohydrate intake and recurrence of hypoglycemia.

Main Results:

  • 10 out of 27 infants developed hypoglycemia.

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  • Five infants with hypoglycemia had inappropriately high plasma insulin levels, indicative of hyperinsulinism.
  • These five infants also showed lower plasma free fatty acids and higher carbohydrate intake.
  • Recurrent hypoglycemia occurred in 4 of 5 hyperinsulinaemic infants, but none of the non-hyperinsulinaemic infants.

    • Conclusions:

    • Hyperinsulinism is a significant and common cause of hypoglycemia in small for dates infants.
    • Early recognition of hyperinsulinism is essential due to the high likelihood of hypoglycemia recurrence.
    • Prompt and appropriate treatment is necessary to prevent potential long-term sequelae in affected newborns.