Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Hypoglycemia. Definition, clinical presentations, classification, and laboratory tests.

J B Field1

  • 1Diabetes Research Laboratory, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas.

Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America
|March 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A weight-of-evidence approach to integrate suspended sediment source information.

Journal of environmental management·2013
Same author

Ultrasound-guided continuous transverse abdominis plane block for abdominal surgery.

Journal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacology·2011
Same author

Influence of diet on plasma fibrinogen in the chick.

The Journal of nutrition·2010
Same author

Effect of vitamin K deficiency on liver lipids in the chick.

Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (New York, N.Y.)·2010
Same author

Clinical exercises in pharmacology.

Journal. Association of American Medical Colleges·2010
Same author

The Disposal of Garbage.

Journal. Massachusetts Association of Boards of Health·2009

Hypoglycemia, low blood glucose below 50 mg/dL, presents with varied symptoms or none. Diagnosis requires more than symptom relief with glucose, considering its classification and underlying causes.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neurology
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Hypoglycemia is defined as plasma glucose ≤ 50 mg/dL.
  • Symptoms can be adrenergic or neuroglycopenic, and may include hypothermia, hyperthermia, or neurological deficits.
  • Severe hypoglycemia can lead to motor and sensory neuropathy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define hypoglycemia and its associated symptoms.
  • To classify the different types of hypoglycemia.
  • To outline diagnostic approaches for identifying underlying causes.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical observation and definition of hypoglycemia.
  • Classification of hypoglycemia into fasting, reactive, surreptitious, or artifactual types.
  • Diagnostic testing including measurement of glucose, insulin, C-peptide, and assessment for underlying diseases like liver, endocrine, or renal conditions.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Hypoglycemia presents with a spectrum of symptoms or can be asymptomatic.
  • Symptoms are categorized as adrenergic or neuroglycopenic.
  • Neuropathy is a potential consequence of severe, recurrent hypoglycemia.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of hypoglycemia requires comprehensive evaluation beyond symptom relief with glucose.
  • Understanding the classification and potential causes is crucial for effective management.
  • Diagnostic tests are essential for identifying underlying conditions contributing to hypoglycemia.