Beyond diabetes remission a step further: Post bariatric surgery hypoglycemia.

World J Diabetes

Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore 632004, Tamil Nadu, India.

Published: March 2022

AI Article Synopsis

  • - Postbariatric hypoglycemia is a rare complication following bariatric surgery, but it's gaining recognition due to its serious health impacts and the need for various treatment approaches.
  • - Diagnosis often involves a mixed meal challenge test, which helps assess how the body responds to food and blood sugar levels.
  • - The manuscript discusses the underlying causes of this condition and explores new potential treatments aimed at these causes.

Article Abstract

Postbariatric hypoglycemia is a rare but increasingly recognized complication of bariatric surgery, with significant associated morbidity, and many patients often require multimodal treatment. A mixed meal challenge test is often helpful to diagnose this condition. This manuscript highlights the underlying mechanisms that lead to this condition and the novel emerging therapeutic targets that target these mechanisms.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8984570PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v13.i3.278DOI Listing

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