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Acarbose in reactive hypoglycemia: a double-blind study.

J Gérard, A S Luyckx, P J Lefèbvre

    International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, Therapy, and Toxicology
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Acarbose effectively manages reactive hypoglycemia by reducing post-meal blood sugar dips and improving glucose tolerance. This study shows Acarbose is a promising treatment for functional hypoglycemia.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Reactive hypoglycemia, characterized by low blood glucose after meals, can stem from rapid gastric emptying or impaired glucose tolerance.
    • Current management strategies for functional hypoglycemia are limited, necessitating exploration of novel therapeutic agents.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of Acarbose, a glucosidase inhibitor, in managing alimentary and reactive hypoglycemia.
    • To assess Acarbose's impact on glycemic response, insulin secretion, and glucagon levels in different hypoglycemia subgroups.

    Main Methods:

    • A double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 24 patients with symptomatic hypoglycemia.
    • Patients were divided into three groups based on gastric emptying and glucose tolerance. Oral sucrose tolerance tests were conducted with Acarbose or placebo.
    • Blood glucose, insulin, and glucagon levels were monitored throughout the tests.

    Main Results:

    • Acarbose significantly reduced the severity of post-sucrose reactive hypoglycemia across all patient groups.
    • Acarbose blunted post-sucrose glycemic peaks and reduced insulin response to oral sucrose.
    • The drug prevented the typical suppression of glucagon observed after sucrose intake.

    Conclusions:

    • Acarbose demonstrates potential as an effective adjunct therapy for functional hypoglycemia.
    • Its ability to mitigate postprandial hypoglycemia and modulate hormonal responses supports its clinical utility.

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