Tharsan Sivakumar
LMC Endocrinology Centers, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center / Dartmouth Medical School,
Tanzania
Review Article
A Review of the Use of Acarbose for the Treatment of Post-prandial Syndrome (Reactive Hypoglycemia
Author(s): Tharsan Sivakumar, Sonya Sivakumar, Leila Chaychi and Richard J. ComiTharsan Sivakumar, Sonya Sivakumar, Leila Chaychi and Richard J. Comi
Introduction: The term “reactive” hypoglycemia, also known as post-prandial hypoglycemia has been loosely defined in the literature. The term refers to the occurrence of autonomic symptoms including weakness, perspiration, hunger, nausea, anxiety and tremors occurring one to two hours after ingestion of a meal. This collection of symptoms has been described in various patient groups including patients with impaired glucose tolerance, dumping syndrome following gastric surgeries (e.g. Nissen fundoplication, Billroth II and Roux en Y gastric bypass) and in patients in whom no specific cause has been identified. These autonomic symptoms have been reported in patients with and without documented hypoglycemia. This suggests that factors other than hypoglycemia may also be involved in the pathogenesis of this disorder. Data extraction: Eng.. View More»
