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Hormonal responses in ethanol-induced hypoglycemia.

B I Joffe, H C Seftel, M Van As

    Journal of Studies on Alcohol
    |May 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Patients with alcoholic hypoglycemia have low insulin and high stress hormones. Glucose infusions did not correct insulin levels, leading to high blood sugar.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Metabolic Disorders
    • Alcohol-Related Diseases

    Background:

    • Alcoholic hypoglycemia is a serious complication of chronic alcohol abuse.
    • It is characterized by low blood glucose levels due to impaired glucose production.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the hormonal responses in patients with alcoholic hypoglycemia.
    • To assess the efficacy of glucose infusion in correcting hormonal imbalances.

    Main Methods:

    • Studied seven patients diagnosed with clinical alcoholic hypoglycemia.
    • Measured plasma insulin, somatotropin, hydrocortisone, and pancreatic glucagon levels before and after glucose infusion.

    Main Results:

    • Pretreatment plasma insulin levels were suppressed.
    • Concentrations of somatotropin, hydrocortisone, and pancreatic glucagon were elevated.
    • Intravenous glucose infusion failed to stimulate adequate insulin secretion, resulting in hyperglycemia.

    Conclusions:

    • Patients with alcoholic hypoglycemia exhibit significant endocrine dysregulation.
    • Standard glucose infusion protocols may be insufficient for managing this condition.

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