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Congenital Hyperinsulinism

How is it diagnosed?

Fast diagnosis of CH can be made if blood and urine samples are taken while in an episode of hypoglycaemia. Following diagnosis, children should be referred to a specialist centre.

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Medical text written December 2005 by Contact a Family. Approved December 2005 by Dr K Hussain, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Institute of Child Health, London, UK.

 

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