Management of sugar intolerance in children
Barnes, G.L.
New Zealand Medical Journal 83(559): 149-151
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-8446 PMID: 1064791 Document Number: 97522
The diagnosis and dietary management of disaccharide and monosaccharide intolerance in infants are discussed. Lactose intolerance is relatively uncommon and often results from gastroenteritis, but it may occur in a variety of disorders of the small intestine; a feed containing glucose is recommended although many infants thrive on one containing sucrose; the change from lactose-free to lactose-containing diet must be gradual and under close observation. Sucrose intolerance is relatively uncommon but appropriate dietary guidance is required. Secondary monosaccharide intolerance can occur when an infant is receiving monosaccharide as the only dietary carbohydrate, but usually some monosaccharide is tolerated; recommended is a carbohydrate-free formula with added amounts of glucose, fructose or even disaccharide which can be reduced until tolerance is achieved. As primary monosaccharide intolerance is rare, diagnosis and dietary treatment are not described.