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'White coat' hyperglycemia
1Department of Medicine, Ioannis A. Lougaris Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Reno.
Archives of Family Medicine
|May 1, 1994
Summary
Physician visits can cause stress and raise blood sugar, leading to "white coat" hyperglycemia in diabetes patients. Recognizing this condition is crucial to prevent dangerous hypoglycemia and ensure effective diabetes management.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Cardiology
- Psychosomatic Medicine
Background:
- Stress and anxiety are known to exacerbate glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus.
- Managing diabetes effectively can be challenging when patients experience significant stress.