Table 2

Results of the diagnostic fast and intermediary metabolites in seven preterm babies with hyperinsulinism

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NM, Not measured; NEFA, non-esterified fatty acids.
Glucose (mmol/l)1.12.52.21.81.71.81.7
Insulin (mU/l)1516.413.112.68.013.828.5
NEFA (mmol/l)0.130.160.140.050.120.170.05
3β-Hydroxybutyrate (mmol/l)<0.05<0.05<0.05<0.05<0.05<0.05<0.05
Cortisol (nmol/l)7515567NM111NM350
Growth hormone (mU/l)6023.636.6NM11.112.468.8
Ammonia (μmol/l) (normal 50)45454050484250
Lactate (mmol/l)1.31.21.51.92.01.51.9
Branched chain amino acidsSuppressed branch chain amino acids in all cases
Urine organic acidsNormal for all
AcylcarnitinesNormal for all