SOMOGYI EFFECT IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS: A CASE REPORT
Dr. N.S.Neki*, Ankur Jain, Rohit Bajaj, Mohit Manav Jasbir Kumar Avtar Singh Dhanju and Nehal Minda
ABSTRACT
Somogyi effect occurs in insulin users. It is characterised by insulin induced hypoglycaemia and rebound insulin resistant hyperglycemia occurring in a person taking insulin but misses regular bedtime snacks. Ultimately blood sugar levels fall during night. In response to this many body hormones raise the blood sugar levels. Dawn phenomenon is more encountered than Somogyi effect. To diagnose these effects, early morning (2-5 am) plasma glucose levels should be measured or advocate use of continuous blood glucose monitoring system.
[Full Text Article] [Download Certificate]