ESPE Abstracts

Background: The growth hormone (GH) stimulation test, which requires multiple blood sampling, should be performed to confirm the diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency because of the pulsatile secretion of GH. In addition to hypoglycemia, L-dopa and arginine, deep sleep is also known as an important stimulator of GH secretion.Objectives: The aim of study was to assess the accuracy and predictive value of the test of post...

Background: Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is a disorder causing persistent hypoglycemia due to oversecretion of insulin. Diazoxide, a KATP channel opener in pancreatic beta cells is the treatment of choice, however, the glucose level should be monitored carefully. We report here a case of an infant girl with CHI who was complicated by diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) during acute febrile illness.Case Report: A 1...