[Stimulation of adrenocortical secretion in healthy persons with hypoglycemia provoked by insulin]

Results are reported from the carried out test for adrenocortical secretion stimulation with hypoglycemia, provoked by insulin in 63 healthy individuals. Plasma cortisol elevates to 37,4 mkg from the average initial levels 16,1 mkg/100 ml. The elevation is with 21,3 mkg/100 ml. The indices for the negative (abnormal) hormonal response are derived--when the elevation is under 5,4 mkg and the plasma cortisol level after stimulation with insulin remains under 19,7 mkg/100 ml. The clinical application of ITT is discussed.