TABLE 1.
Documented, or symptoms compatible with, ketotic hypoglycemia in Down syndrome
| Patient no | Hypoglycemia (mmol/L) | Ketotis (mmmol/L) | Otherwise unexplained symptoms compatible with KH attacks (not related to DS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1.7 | “Large” | Vomiting and lethargic |
| 11 | 1.2 | Yes | Shakiness, sweating, pale, vomiting, blank stare, and no contact |
| 26 | – | Yes | – |
| 36 | 2.9 | – | – |
| 57 | Yes | – | Convulsions |
| 86 | Yes | Yes | Fatigue, weakness, and vomiting |
| 121 | – | Yes | Extreme fatigue and walking problems |
| 123 | 1.5 | 5.5 | Extreme hunger, floppy, pale, sick, drowsy, and unconscious |
| 124 | – | – | Repeat vomiting with anxiety and behavioral changes during night and mornings |
| 136 | Yes | – | – |
Abbreviations: DS, Down syndrome; KH, ketotic hypoglycemia.