Question

My son is in the third year of junior high school. He has good grades and is often praised by his teachers, which makes me as a parent very proud. However, during the last parent-teacher meeting, I realized that my son is much shorter than his classmates. How can I help my son grow taller? Can it be treated if he is this short?

Answer

Growth hormones are a hormone that can increase the peripheral tissues’ utilization of glucose, thereby lowering blood sugar levels. However, if insulin function is normal, it will not cause an increase in blood sugar. If blood sugar levels are high, it is also transient. But one should pay attention to family history, and it may be necessary to have the child tested for C-peptide, insulin, or perform a glucose tolerance test to discover potential latent diabetes. For those with severe diseases and vigorous metabolism, caution should be exercised when using growth hormones as there may be an increased risk of mortality. These are the suggestions for the question ‘Which hospital offers the best treatment for short stature?’ I hope this helps you, and wish you good health!