Hypoglycaemia Flashcards
1
Q
What autonomic symptoms occur with Hypogylcaemia?
A
Sweating Anxiety Hunger Tremor Palpitations
2
Q
What symptoms occur when blood glucose drops
A
Confusion Drowsiness Seizures Personality changes Focal neurology *Coma
3
Q
What are the causes of Hypoglycaemia?
A
EXPLAIN E - exogenous drugs X P - Pituitary insufficiency (GH + ACTH stimulate Cortisol which increase glucose) L - Liver failure A - Addison's I - Insulinoma (Islet cell tumours) I - Immune (Insulin receptor antibodies - Hodgkin's) N - Neoplasm eg fibrosarcoma
4
Q
What is the most common cause of Hypoglycaemia?
A
Over treatment of diabetics eg insulin, oral hypoglycaemics
Exercise
Missed meal
