hrp0098p2-133 | Fetal, Neonatal Endocrinology and Metabolism | ESPE2024
Ginbey Eleanor
, Worth Chris
, Otabor Osarugue
, Hall Caroline
, Gilligan Niamh
, Auckburally Sameera
, Worthington Sarah
, O'Shea Elaine
, Salomon Estebanez Maria
, Nikiforovski Ana
, Banerjee Indi
Background and aims: Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is a rare condition causing severe and recurrent hypoglycaemia in children. Feeding is a key aspect of glucose delivery; however, with severe illness causing nausea and frequent use of parenteral and non-oral feeding, infants with CHI often develop a range of feeding problems. Previous studies have shown persistence of feeding problems in this group but there is limited data on families’ experiences and per...