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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The following 3 characteristics should be present to diagnose hypoglycemia, which is called [[Whipple's triad]] and includes: | |||
*Symptoms of hypoglycemia | |||
*A low [[plasma glucose]] concentration correlated with symptoms | |||
*Correction of [[Glucose levels low|glucose level]] relieves symptoms | |||
The strategy is to seek [[Whipple's triad]] under conditions in which hypoglycemia would be expected: | |||
*If the symptoms occur in the [[Fasting plasma glucose|fasting state]], that evaluation should be performed during fasting. | |||
*If there is a compelling history of postprandial symptoms, it is reasonable to seek [[Whipple's triad]] with frequent, timed plasma [[Blood glucose monitoring|glucose measurements]] and recording of any symptoms after a mixed meal. | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohammed Abdelwahed M.D[2]
Overview
The following 3 characteristics should be present to diagnose hypoglycemia, which is called Whipple's triad and includes:
- Symptoms of hypoglycemia
- A low plasma glucose concentration correlated with symptoms
- Correction of glucose level relieves symptoms
The strategy is to seek Whipple's triad under conditions in which hypoglycemia would be expected:
- If the symptoms occur in the fasting state, that evaluation should be performed during fasting.
- If there is a compelling history of postprandial symptoms, it is reasonable to seek Whipple's triad with frequent, timed plasma glucose measurements and recording of any symptoms after a mixed meal.