Revisiting peak serum cortisol response to insulin-induced hypoglycemia in children

ConclusionOur data indicate that the current cut-off to define normal HPA axis response in children after insulin-induced hypoglycemia warrants reevaluation to avoid over-diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency. Our results suggest that peak serum cortisol levels  ≥ 15.4 µg/dL (428 nmol/L) in children undergoing ITT might represent a normal cortisol response to stress, regardless of age, BMI or GH secretory capacity.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research