Prevalencia de la hiperglucemia en pacientes pediátricos con obesidad atendidos en la consulta externa de endocrinología pediátrica del Hospital General de Guayaquil Los Ceibos en el periodo de octubre 2018 a octubre 2019.

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to assess the prevalence of hyperglycemia in pediatric patients with obesity attended in the pediatric endocrinology outpatient clinic of the Hospital General del Norte de Guayaquil Los Ceibos in the period from October 2018 to October 2019. The prevalence of hyperglycemia in these patients was 17.0% (n = 34), hypercholesterolemia was 19.5% (n = 39), hypertriglyceridemia was 50.5% (n = 101). When hyperglycemia is not treated, it can lead to many serious life-threatening complications, including damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and peripheral vascular system. Therefore, it is vital to manage hyperglycemia effectively and efficiently to prevent complications of the disease and improve patient outcomes.