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Glucose Flashcards

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HYPOGLYCAEMIA - Underlying Causes

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Hypoglycaemia

Causes
insulinoma - increased ratio of proinsulin to insulin
self-administration of insulin/sulphonylureas
liver failure
Addison’s disease
alcohol

Other possible causes in children
nesidioblastosis - beta cell hyperplasia

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Hypoglycaemia

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INSULINOMA = Low Glucose, High C-Peptide

INSULIN ABUSE = Low Glucose, Low C-Peptide

SULFONYLUREA ABUSE = Low Glucose, High C-Peptide

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