Hypoglycemia after gastric bypass: An emerging complication

Cleve Clin J Med. 2017 Apr;84(4):319-328. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.84a.16064.

Abstract

As the obesity epidemic worsens, more people are opting for weight-loss surgery, including gastric bypass. Of the possible complications associated with this procedure, hypoglycemia secondary to hyperinsulinemia is becoming a more common and therefore more relevant problem.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Gastric Bypass / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Hyperinsulinism / etiology
  • Hypoglycemia / blood
  • Hypoglycemia / diagnosis
  • Hypoglycemia / etiology*
  • Hypoglycemia / therapy*
  • Obesity / surgery*