Growth Hormone Therapy for Small for Gestational Age Short Stature Develops Type 2 Diabetes

Figure 1

Growth chart and clinical events of the patient. GH treatment was started at 3 years of age for SGA short stature. Her statural response to GH therapy was good. At 11 years of age, she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, completed GH treatment, and started oral metformin.