Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

What is the most common cause of hypoglycemia in patients presenting to the Emergency Department?
  1. First time presentation of diabetes
  2. Alcohol related
  3. Oral hypoglycemics
  4. Insulinoma
Explanation
Answer − B − The most common cause of hypoglycemia in patients presenting to the Emergency Department is alcohol related. Both alcohol use and diabetes are common causes of hypoglycemia. The established diabetic patient, who eats inadequately, has inappropriate medication dosing, is on a multiple-drug regimen, or has a complicating medical problem may present with hypoglycemia.
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