Abstract
Hypoglycaemia in a type 2 diabetes patient can be due to oral hypoglycaemic agent(s), in particular sulphonylureas, or insulin therapy. Pituitary dysfunction is a less common, yet important, cause of severe hypoglycaemia. Associated features include nausea, dizziness, hypotension, and hyponatraemia. We describe a case of severe hypoglycaemia in an individual with insulin treated type 2 diabetes, secondary to panhypopituitarism from a Rathke's cyst. A brief overview on Rathke's cysts is provided.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 115-116 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | European Diabetes Nursing |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hypoglycaemia
- Hypopituitarism
- Rathke's cyst