[Glycohemoglobins in diabetic children]

The percentages of glycohaemoglobins in sixteen diabetic children are studied in different metabolic situations (hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, coma, hemolytic anaemia) by two different methods; chromatographic method (stable and unstable glycohemoglobin), and colourimetric method (unstable glicohaemoglobin). The glycohaemoglobins appear as a useful parameter to assess the hydrocarbonate metabolism in infant diabetes; provided that alterations in the average life the red blood cells, do not exist. The chromatographic method is a quick, reliable technique in determining glycohemoglobins, although it is necessary to bear in mind that one may detect hyperglycemias changes dose to their realization, furnishing greater amounts than those which correspond to the stable form. Administration of slow insulin divided in two dose throughout the day appears more useful than administration of one dose in metabolic control of the diabetic.