Johns Hopkins Diabetes Guide

Hypoglycemia: Postprandial

Ari S. Eckman, M.D.; Christopher Saudek, M.D.

DEFINITION

  • Symptomatic hypoglycemiadue to low blood glucose (≤70 mg/dL) occurring within 2-5 h after food intake, in the absence of hypoglycemic medications.
  • Also referred to as reactive hypoglycemia
  • Highly disputed and controversial entity

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