children s health issues
Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders
Glutaric acidemia type II
Children who have this disorder have low blood sugar when their stomach is empty (called fasting Hypoglycemia ), a severe buildup of acid in the blood ( Doctors diagnose glutaric acidemia type II by analyzing the blood to look for a buildup of certain molecules. Tests of skin cells are done to look for levels of certain enzymes. Genetic testing is also available. Treatment of glutaric acidemia type II is similar to that for MCAD deficiency, except that doctors may give supplements of Riboflavin Deficiency (vitamin B2). 