Recurrent hypoglycemia secondary to metformin toxicity in the absence of co-ingestions: a case report

Abstract Background Metformin toxicity is well known to cause lactic acidosis. Multiple cases of hypoglycemia due to isolated metformin overdose have been reported. Increased glucose consumption secondary to anaerobic metabolism has been reported as a possible explanation. Case presentation A 23-yea...

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Main Authors: Sarah Aldobeaban, Bandr Mzahim, Abdussalam Ali Alshehri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1758-0