Hypoglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fasting Hypoglycemia:
 • Excess Insulin
 • Medications (e.g. Insulin Secretagogues, ß-Adrenergic Antagonists, Quinine, Salicylates, Pentamidine)
 • Alcohol
Post-Prandial (Reactive):
 • Alimentary (e.g. in the setting of Gastric Surgery)
 • Congenital Enzyme Deficiencies
 • Idiopathic
Other Causes:
 • Critical Illness (e.g. Hepatic Failure, Renal Failure, Cardiac Failure)
 • Sepsis
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Adrenal Insufficiency
 • Hyperinsulinemic States (e.g. Glucagon, Catecholamine Deficiency, Insulinoma)
 • Malnutrition/Anorexia Nervosa

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