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- Holm, G, et al.
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Severe hypoglycaemia during physical exercise and treatment with beta-blockers
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Ingår i: BMJ (Clinical Research Edition). - : BMJ Group. - 0959-8138. ; 282:6273, s. 1360-
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Despite important metabolic effects beta-blocking agents are usually well tolerated, but during metabolic stress important perturbations may occur. For instance, treatment with a non-selective beta-blocker leads to a slower rate of recovery from insulin-induced hypoglycaemia. 1 Similarly, blood glucose concentrations are more rapidly reduced during prolonged physical exercise during treatment with a beta-blocker.2 Serious hypoglycaemia has occurred during prolonged exercise in patients receiving treatment with propranolol3 and pindolol.4 We report on a patient treated with alprenolol, a non-selective beta-blocker with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity, who developed serious hypoglycaemia during endurance exercise.
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