Hypoglycaemia in children: Review of the literature

Authors

  • Elusiyan JBE Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
  • Oyenusi EE Department of Paediatrics

Abstract

Abstract: Hypoglycaemia is a common metabolic condition in children. It often presents urgent and therapeutic challenges and it has been documented to affect many childhood conditions. Its clinical presentation is not classical and requires a high index of suspicion for an early diagnosis and prompt management. Undiagnosed or undertreated hypoglycaemia has been found to increase mortality in children when it is present. This review sought to review the subject of hypoglycaemia in children and calls for testing for it in all sick and admitted children.

Author Biographies

  • Elusiyan JBE, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

     

    Obafemi Awolowo
    University, Ile-Ife. Nigeria.

  • Oyenusi EE, Department of Paediatrics


    College of Medicine, University of
    Lagos/Lagos University Teaching
    Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.

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Published

2024-07-02

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 2 (2016): Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics

Section

REVIEW

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How to Cite

Hypoglycaemia in children: Review of the literature. (2024). NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS, 43(2), 70-77. https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/212