Patient's question:
My son is in the third year of junior high school this year, and his grades are quite good. He often receives praise from his teachers at school, which makes me, as a parent, very proud. At the last parent-teacher meeting, I noticed that my son is much shorter than his classmates. How can I help my son grow taller?What kind of assistance is needed: Like me, with this shorter stature, can it be treated?
Doctor's answer:
Growth hormone is a hormone that can increase the utilization of glucose by peripheral tissues, thereby lowering blood sugar. However, if insulin function is normal, it will never cause blood sugar to rise. If blood sugar is high, it is also transient. But it should be noted that family history should be checked, and when necessary, C-peptide, insulin, or a glucose tolerance test should be performed to detect existing latent diabetes. For severe diseases with high catabolism, growth hormone should be used with caution, as it may increase mortality. The above is advice on the question "Which is the best hospital for treating short stature," and I hope it is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!