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Episode 921: Pediatric Hypoglycemia

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Contributor: Taylor Lynch, MD

Educational Pearls:

When it comes to hypoglycemia, the age dictates possible causes

  • Neonate:

    • Hormonal deficiency

      • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (21-hydroxylase deficiency, 11β-hydroxylase deficiency)

      • Primary or Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency leading to cortisol deficiency

      • Hypopituitarism

    • Inborn errors of metabolism

    • Systemic infection (Under 30 days old should trigger a full infectious workup)

  • Toddler

    • Accidental ingestions

      • Sulfonylureas such as glipizide or glyburide

  • Older children

    • Addison’s Disease (Hypocortisolism)

    • Accidential or intentional ingestions

    • Exogenous insulin

How is it diagnosed?

  • Child or infant

    • Glucose

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Contributor: Taylor Lynch, MD

Educational Pearls:

When it comes to hypoglycemia, the age dictates possible causes

  • Neonate:

    • Hormonal deficiency

      • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (21-hydroxylase deficiency, 11β-hydroxylase deficiency)

      • Primary or Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency leading to cortisol deficiency

      • Hypopituitarism

    • Inborn errors of metabolism

    • Systemic infection (Under 30 days old should trigger a full infectious workup)

  • Toddler

    • Accidental ingestions

      • Sulfonylureas such as glipizide or glyburide

  • Older children

    • Addison’s Disease (Hypocortisolism)

    • Accidential or intentional ingestions

    • Exogenous insulin

How is it diagnosed?

  • Child or infant

    • Glucose

  continue reading

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