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- Title
Neonatal diabetes mellitus: Insulin pump as an alternative management strategy.
- Authors
Bharucha, Tara; Brown, Justin; McDonnell, Ciara; Gebert, Robecca; McDougall, Peter; Cameron, Fergus; Werther, George; Zacharin, Margaret
- Abstract
Neonatal diabetes mellitus (hyperglycaemia within the first month of life, with an insulin requirement) may be transient or permanent. Management is complex, due to lack of subcutaneous fat and the need for small doses of insulin, and may be complicated by additional medical problems. Three cases are presented, the first of which was treated with conventional insulin therapy. The latter two were successfully treated with subcutaneous insulin pump therapy. We present suggested guidelines for treatment of neonatal diabetes, using this novel approach to management.
- Subjects
DIABETES in children; INSULIN pumps; DIABETES; METABOLIC disorders in children; PEDIATRIC endocrinology; PEDIATRICS
- Publication
Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 2005, Vol 41, Issue 9/10, p522
- ISSN
1034-4810
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1440-1754.2005.00696.x