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Title:

Nocturnal hypoglycemia identified by a continuous glucose monitoring system in patients with primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's Disease).

Document type:
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Author(s):
Meyer, G; Hackemann, A; Reusch, J; Badenhoop, K
Abstract:
Hypoglycemia can be a symptom in patients with Addison's disease. The common regimen of replacement therapy with oral glucocorticoids results in unphysiological low cortisol levels in the early morning, the time of highest insulin sensitivity. Therefore patients with Addison's disease are at risk for unrecognized and potentially severe nocturnal hypoglycemia also because of a disturbed counterregulatory function. Use of a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) could help to adjust hydrocort...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Diabetes Technol Ther
Year:
2012
Journal volume:
14
Journal issue:
5
Pages contribution:
386-8
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1089/dia.2011.0158
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22242902
Print-ISSN:
1520-9156
TUM Institution:
Klinik für Anästhesiologie (DHM)
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