Management of Hypoglycaemia
Context and Definition
Basic Science and Pathophysiology
9 Topics
Metabolism of Glucose in Normal Patients
Which Cells?
Glucose Transport
Role of Liver (including Liver Disease and Starvation)
Action of Hypoglycaemic Drugs
Action of Other Hormones
Effect of Decreasing Glucose Levels
Somogyi Effect
Increased Insulin Resistance
Clinical Assessment and Risk Stratification
9 Topics
Common Presentation
Hypoglycaemia in Emergency Departments (ED)
Causes
Treatments for Diabetes
Whipple’s Triad
Define Severe Hypoglycaemia
Other Factors
Nocturnal Hypoglycaemia
Investigations
Management
5 Topics
Treatment of Hypoglycaemic Emergency
Overtreatment
Two Studies
Flow Chart for Treatment
Other Considerations
Pitfalls
Clinical Cases
3 Topics
Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
Management of Hypoglycaemia
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Effect of Decreasing Glucose Levels
Management of Hypoglycaemia
Basic Science and Pathophysiology
Effect of Decreasing Glucose Levels
The image shows the hormone responses and the symptoms of decreasing blood glucose levels.
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