Hypopituitarism in diabetes mellitus.
A woman with stable diabetes presented with hypoglycemia and decreased insulin requirement. Further history suggested decreasing pituitary function. Laboratory tests confirmed pituitary deficiencies, associated with her increased insulin sensitivity. It may be helpful to be aware of this syndrome when dealing with diabetic patients who show decreasing insulin requirements.
D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007018:Hypopituitarism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010901:Pituitary Function Tests