Postprandial GLP-1, Norepinephrine, and Reactive Hypoglycemia in Dumping Syndrome

Gebhard, B.; Holst, J.J.; Biegelmayer, C.; Miholic, J.

doi:10.1023/a:1010635131228

Postprandial GLP-1, Norepinephrine, and Reactive Hypoglycemia in Dumping Syndrome

Rapid gastric emptying and exaggerated plasma concentrations of the insulinotropic hormone GLP-1 precede reactive hypoglycemia after oral glucose in gastrectomy patients. We suspected that the plasma volume drop associated with rapid gastric emptying (early dumping) would be accompanied by elevat…