Resources and Advocacy
Understanding IKH in children (Wolfsdorf et al., 2025)
A foundational scientific overview of idiopathic ketotic hypoglycemia (IKH), explaining how clinicians distinguish normal fasting responses from underlying metabolic disorders.
Overview of hypoglycemia and low blood sugar in children
Boston Children Hospital’s official overview of hypoglycemia and low blood sugar, including symptoms, causes, treatments, and related services.
Ketotic Hypoglycemia International (KHI)
Ketotic Hypoglycemia International (KHI) is a global patient organization for families affected by IKH.
Emerging Approaches to Treating IKH
(Presented by Dr. William Brucker)
An overview of current and emerging treatment strategies for IKH, exploring how corticosteroids may help prevent metabolic crises during illness.
Did you know?
A young child’s brain uses more glucose relative to body size than an adult’s, making children more susceptible to low blood sugar during prolonged fasting or illness.
IKH New England 