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Hypoglycaemia
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  • Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry

Gain a comprehensive understanding of hypoglycemia, including its definitions, types, and clinical significance. Explore the underlying mechanisms that lead to low blood sugar levels, including hormonal regulation and metabolic pathways.

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  • October 21, 2024
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Hypoglycaemia
10 January 2021 13:10

Definitions concepts and consequences




When the delivery of glucose is interrupted, there is a reversible failure of brain
function. As result the body has very potent means of protecting glucose supply
to brain.
If the glucose level falls too far , the body start getting into territory where brain
function is deteriorating. This progresses through cognitive dysfunction to
impaired convulsion, consciousness and coma.




Hypoglycaemia: not just adverse effect of diabetes medication:




Other than extra insulin production, there are many other causes of
hypoglycaemia.

Catastrophic hypoglycaemia
An individual with type 1 diabetes from age 11 developed hypoglycaemia
recently at the age of 23. The individual's insulin dose has been reduced and a
diagnostics continuous glucose monitor had been booked. The individual had



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