Hypoglycemia Clinic

- Comprehensive analysis of individuals referred by their physician for evaluation of documented hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) for both diagnostic and treatment needs

- Expertise in evaluation and management of complex hypoglycemia syndromes in adults, including insulin-producing tumors and hypoglycemia which follows gastrointestinal surgery (e.g. gastric bypass)

- Staffing by our team of providers, including:

• An endocrinologist (hormone/metabolism specialist physician) for adults
• A registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator
• Registered nurses and certified diabetes educators

- Opportunities to participate in specialized clinical trials

Resources

Research publications on post-bariatric hypoglycemia by the staff of the hypoglycemia clinic.

• Commentary by Dr. Patti summarizing post-bariatric hypoglycemia, a condition increasingly recognized in patients who have had bariatric and other forms of upper gastrointestinal surgery.  [PDF]
• Our expert dietitian, Emmy Suhl RD, MS, summarizes the critical nutritional approaches to managing this condition. [PDF]
• The publication by Drs. Laguna-Sanz and Mulla describes first steps to developing a glucagon delivery system to prevent hypoglycemia in this setting, information now guiding current ongoing research.  [PDF]
• Handout from 2018 Meet the Professor Session at ENDO2018 about post-bariatric hypoglycemia (written for endocrinologists)  [PDF]