Tag: Pediatric Endocrinology

  • Precocious Puberty

    Precocious Puberty: Definition and Description of Precocious Puberty: Precocious puberty is defined as the onset of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 9 in boys and before the age of 8 in girls. This early development typically includes breast development, menstruation in girls, and testicular enlargement in boys. It is important to recognize that…

  • Home Blood Sugar Monitoring in Children

    Home Blood Sugar Monitoring in Children Definition and Description of Home Blood Sugar Monitoring in Children Home blood sugar monitoring in children refers to the process of regularly testing and recording the blood glucose levels of pediatric patients. It is especially prevalent among children diagnosed with diabetes, a condition characterized by the body’s inability to…