Clinical approach to the patient with hypoglycemia (#56)
Objectives:
- To recognize the metabolic pathways and hormonal interactions necessary to maintain normal glucose homeostasis
- To identify the various etiology of non-diabetic hypoglycemia
- To recognize the steps necessary in the evaluation of the patient with hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is a metabolic emergency that requires a systematic approach to identify its underlying cause and guide targeted treatment, thereby preventing recurrent episodes. This lecture will use case-based discussions to illustrate which patients require evaluation for hypoglycemia, what diagnostic tests should be performed, and how to interpret the results.