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ea0039ep86 | Miscellaneous/other | BSPED2015

The use of glucagon in the treatment of hypoglycaemia due to congenital hyperinsulinism

Jadawji Chandni , Estebanez Maria , Padidela Raja , Bowden Louise , Rigby Lindsey , Kinzell John , Cosgrove Karen , Dunne Mark , Banerjee Indraneel

Background: Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) can cause severe hypoglycaemia with consequent adverse neurodevelopment. Continuous glucagon infusion (CGI) through intravenous and subcutaneous routes has been utilised to achieve glycaemic stability, but the efficacy has not been reported systematically in a CHI cohort.Aim: We aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety profile of CGI in the management of hypoglycaemia due to CHI.Meth...