Hypoglycemia Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Features of hypoglycemia:
• Neurogenic: Tremor, Palpitations, Anxiety, Arousal, Sweating, Hunger, Paresthesias
• Neuroglycopenic: Dizziness, Weakness, Drowsiness, Confusion, Delirium, Seizure, Coma
Suspected Hypoglycemia Disorder - Obtain labs during a hypoglycemic episode:
• Insulin
• C-peptide
• Proinsulin
• Beta-hydroxybutyrate
• Glucose
• Insulin Antibodies
• Sulfonylurea & meglitinide screen
Matthew Ho, MD PhD @MatthewHoMD
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