Increased release of gut glucagon in reactive hypoglycaemia.
A patient with reactive hypoglycaemia showed hypersecretion of insulin in response to enteral beta-cell stimulation. Increased levels of gut glucagon-like immunoreactivity in serum were demonstrated by use of specific antisera. Other measurable hormones influencing carbohydrate metabolism were within normal limits. It is suggested that gut glucagon-like immunoreactivity may be of pathogenetic significance in reactive hypoglycaemia.
D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D005934:Glucagon / Q000097:blood*; D005951:Glucose Tolerance Test; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000378:metabolism*; D007106:Immune Sera; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D000078790:Insulin Secretion; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism*; D008875:Middle Aged
D001786:Blood Glucose; D007106:Immune Sera; D007328:Insulin; D005934:Glucagon