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Protocol Number:
91-DK-0066
- Title:
Fasting Hypoglycemia: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Number:
91-DK-0066
- Summary:
Hypoglycemia is the term used to refer to lower than normal levels of blood sugar. This study will continue to research the causes of hypoglycemia.
Patients involved in the study will be admitted to the Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health and undergo tests for evaluating blood sugar. Patients will be required to refrain from eating for a set period of time and will undergo blood tests for insulin levels and several other specific diagnostic tests related to insulin secretion. The patients will be under supervision and will be provided with appropriate medical and surgical attention as needed.
- Sponsoring Institute:
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- Recruitment Detail
- Type:
Active Accrual Of New Subjects
- Gender:
Male & Female
- Referral Letter Required:
Yes
- Population Exclusion(s):
None
- Eligibility Criteria:
Documentation of plasma glucose below 45 mg/dl is required for enrollment.
- Special Instructions:
Currently Not Provided
- Keywords:
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Hypoglycemia
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Insulinoma
- Recruitment Keywords:
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None
- Conditions:
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Hypoglycemia
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Insulinoma
- Investigational Drug(s):
- None
- Investigational Device(s):
- None
- Contacts:
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Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office
Building 61
10 Cloister Court
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-4754
Toll Free: 1-800-411-1222
TTY: 301-594-9774 (local),1-866-411-1010 (toll free)
Fax: 301-480-9793
Electronic Mail:prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov
- Citations:
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Insulin receptors in patients with insulinomas: changes in receptor affinity and concentration
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Reactive hypoglycemia and insulin autoantibodies in drug-induced lupus erythematosis
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Approach to hypoglycemia in adults
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