TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Hypoglycemia A1 - Miller, Emily R. A1 - Allen, David B. A1 - Ferry, Robert J. A2 - Kappy, Michael S. A2 - Allen, David B. A2 - Geffner, Mitchell E. PY - 2013 T2 - Pediatric Practice: Endocrinology, 2e AB - The transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life requires prompt adaptations to maintain glucose homeostasis. Increased rates of glucose utilization in infants and children compared to adults heighten dependency on coordinated glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis, and fatty acid oxidation to prevent hypoglycemia during early life. Consequently, hypoglycemic disorders often present in the neonatal period or in infancy during transitions to longer feeding intervals. Since the brain during this time is particularly susceptible to injury due to glucose deprivation, prompt recognition and treatment of hypoglycemia is paramount. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/24 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102506029 ER -