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Adrenal Insufficiency as a Contributor to Severe Hypoglycemia in Late Dumping Syndrome: A Case Series

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Severe hypoglycemia (SH) is a significant risk, particularly in the elderly, and adrenal insufficiency (AI) may be a contributing factor. This study examines six cases of late dumping syndrome (LDS)-induced reactive hypoglycemia (RH), with AI as a potential trigger. Three of the six patients were diagnosed with AI, and one experienced a hypoglycemic coma. A significant correlation between blood glucose and insulin levels was found in the AI group. These findings suggest the potential role of AI in the development of SH in LDS patients after gastrectomy. Further research is needed for confirmation.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.75195

Authors: Ken Kanazawa, Takeki Ito, Mai HIjikata, Koichiro Kuwabara

Institution: Tokyo Rosai Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Adrenal Hormones and Disorders

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405122951

FWCI: 0.274

Cites: 16

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10