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[Alcohol-induced hypoglycemia (author's transl)]
Deutsche Zeitschrift Fur Verdauungs- Und Stoffwechselkrankheiten
|January 1, 1979
Summary
Alcohol can cause dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in some individuals. This condition, alcohol-induced hypoglycemia, is characterized by reduced blood glucose with normal insulin levels.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Metabolic Disorders
- Toxicology
Background:
- Alcohol consumption is a common factor in various medical conditions.
- Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, can have multiple etiologies.
- Understanding alcohol's metabolic effects is crucial for clinical diagnosis.