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Combined raw cornstarch and nifedipine as an additional treatment in persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy

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1999-12-01

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01252208

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2-s2.0-0006152822

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Mahidol University

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Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. Vol.82, No.SUPPL. (1999)

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Chittiwat Suprasongsin, Umaporn Suthutvoravut, Pat Mahachoklertwattana, Chawalit Preeyasombat Combined raw cornstarch and nifedipine as an additional treatment in persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. Vol.82, No.SUPPL. (1999). Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/25519

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Combined raw cornstarch and nifedipine as an additional treatment in persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy

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Chittiwat Suprasongsin
 Umaporn Suthutvoravut
 Pat Mahachoklertwattana
 Chawalit Preeyasombat

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Mahidol University

Abstract

This study reports the result of treatment with the combination of raw cornstarch and nifedipine in two infants affected with hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of variable severity. The first infant developed hypoglycemia during early neonatal period and required subtotal pancreatectomy. She still developed hypoglycemia after her second operation. The second infant developed hypoglycemia at the age of 7 months. Raw cornstarch and nifedipine efficiently normalized both infants' blood glucose levels. Although they still need frequent feedings, no hypoglycemic episode was reported except when they were sick. Their growth and development were markedly improved after initiation of treatment.

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