March 3, 2026PLoS ONE1 citationsOpen Access

Body mass index is associated with hypoglycaemia in children with acute vomiting and dehydration

STSimona TarnokovaChildren's National LLLenka LangerovaChildren's National SSSabina SzoradovaComenius University Bratislava

Key Points

Hypoglycaemia is more likely in children with low body mass index and no diarrhoea, contributing to health concerns.
Children aged 2-7 years show physiologically low BMI values, impacting hypoglycaemia risk during dehydration events.
The association between low BMI and hypoglycaemia emphasizes the need for careful monitoring in pediatric healthcare settings.
Unmanaged dehydration in children with low BMI may lead to increased health complications, especially during illness.

Abstract

Low BMI and absence of diarrhoea were associated with increased odds of hypoglycaemia. The typical BMI curve for children with physiologically low values at 2-7 years of age may partially explain the high incidence of hypoglycaemia in otherwise healthy children with decreased oral intake at this age.

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