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Rare cases on Hypoglycemia

Presented from India by Dr. GAUTAM PANDURANGA

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Case Description

Hypoglycemia is a condition in which your blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than the standard range. Glucose is your body's main energy source. Hypoglycemia needs immediate treatment. For many people, a fasting blood sugar of 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 3.9 millimoles per liter...

Case Summary

The presentation begins with a case of a 55-year-old man experiencing weakness, reduced appetite, and weight loss. Physical examination revealed hyperpigmentation of the tongue, oral mucosa, and palmar creases. Initial investigations showed elevated potassium and a low cortisol level, leading to suspicion of adrenal insufficiency. A short synacthen test confirmed the diagnosis of primary adrenal insufficiency, specifically Addison's disease.

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Dr. GAUTAM PANDURANGA

Hypoglycemia is a condition in which your blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than the standard range. Glucose is your body's main energy source. Hypoglycemia needs immediate treatment. For many people, a fasting blood sugar of 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 3.9 millimoles per liter (mmol/L), or below should serve as an alert for hypoglycemia. But your numbers might be different. Treatment involves quickly getting your blood sugar back to within the standard range either with a high-sugar food or drink or with medication. Long-term treatment requires identifying and treating the cause of hypoglycemia.