Incidence, mechanisms and impact outcome of hyperglycaemia in severe scorpion-envenomed patients
Hyperglycaemia is often observed in severe scorpion-envenomed patients. It is due to a severe autonomic storm with a massive release of catecholamines, increased glucagon levels, cortisol levels, and either decreased insulin levels or insulin resistance. The presence of hyperglycaemia is an indicato...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2018-07-01
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| Series: | Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2042018818772779 |