Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome – An after-meal roller coaster ride
https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.039.01.07
- Author:
Chee Koon Low
1
;
Hui Chin Wong
1
;
Saraswathy Apparow
2
;
Sy Liang Yong
1
Author Information
1. Endocrine Unit, Department of Medicine, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang, Malaysia
2. Endocrine Unit, Biochemical Genomic Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Hypoglycemia;
Hyperinsulinism;
Insulin Antibodies
- From:
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
2024;39(1):1-4
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Hypoglycemic disorders are rare in persons without diabetes, and clinical evaluation to identify its etiology can be challenging. We present a case of insulin autoimmune syndrome induced by carbimazole in a middle-aged Chinese man with underlying Graves’ disease, which was managed conservatively with a combination of dietary modification and alpha-glucosidase inhibitor.
- Full text:2024060317123167776jafes 18.pdf
