Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3957-2482
Abstract
Hypoglycemia is defined as a blood glucose level/dl. It is usually seen in Diabetics due to an improper balance between blood glucose-lowering drugs and food. Patients can have various symptoms, ranging from headaches and palpitations to coma and death. Patients are typically treated with oral carbohydrates and IV carbohydrates/Glucagon if needed. It is essential to understand the presenting complaints of Hypoglycemia as it often complicates the management of Diabetic patients, and sometimes non-Diabetic patients. The symptoms may frequently be mild but can cause significant long-term complications. It is also essential to understand the cause of Hypoglycemia in order to prevent future episodes.
In this case series, we describe 50 cases – their presenting complaints, Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) values, and likely causes for the events. We also describe the management as done in our hospital.
Publication Date
2023
Publisher
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
First Page
34
Last Page
41
Conflict of Interest
No conflicts of interest
Keywords
Diabetes, Hypoglycemia, Insulin, Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs (OHAs), Case Series
Word Count
1997
Recommended Citation
Karkra R, Y S R.
A Clinical Profile of 50 cases of Hypoglycemia in a Tertiary Care Hospital.
Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine.
2023;
5(2):
34-41.
doi:
https://doi.org/10.55691/2582-3868.1130
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