Hypoglycemia after bariatric surgery: importance of exhaustive hormonal study.
Alejandra Perez-Montes de OcaSilvia PelliteroManel Puig-DomingoPublished in: Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports (2021)
Postprandial hypoglycemia after bariatric surgery is usually due to dumping syndrome. Even after bariatric surgery, all causes of hypoglycemia should be considered and studied. After significant weight loss, insulin sensitivity is usually restored and can trigger clinical manifestations of GH deficiency. Hypoglycemia is a rare symptom of GH deficiency.