Hypoglycaemia Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Causes of hypoglycaemia
A
Excess hypoglycaemic medication, Dumping syndrome, Liver failure, Hypopituitarism, Addison’s disease, Sepsis, Insulinoma, Alcohol
2
Q
Investigations for hypoglycaemia
A
Bloods: Glucose, C-peptide
Finger prick glucose
3
Q
What is C-peptide
A
Marker of insulin level
4
Q
Causes of high insulin
A
Sulphonylurea, Excess insulin, Insulinoma
5
Q
Causes of low insulin
A
Alcohol, Hypopituitarism, Addison’s disease
