Hypoglycemia

Question 1

Mixed meal test

Answer 1

finger sticks q 30 minutes

Question 2

what medication is used for treatment of hypoglycemia after bariatric surgeyr

Answer 2

Acarbose works by competitively inhibiting the enzymes alpha-amylase in the pancreas and alpha-glucosidase in the intestinal brush border, which slows down the breakdown of complex carbohydrates into simple sugars, leading to a delayed absorption of glucose and a reduction in postprandial blood sugar levels; essentially, it acts as a “carb blocker” by delaying carbohydrate digestion in the gut