Prolonged Hypoglycemic Encephalopathy: A Case Report

ABSTRACT Hypoglycemic encephalopathy is a rare yet life‐threatening diabetes complication, where overlapping symptoms with neurological conditions can delay diagnosis. Early recognition and treatment are crucial to prevent irreversible brain damage. Clinicians should suspect hypoglycemia in diabetic...

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Published in:Clinical Case Reports
Main Authors: Newton Ashish Shah, Santosh Bastola, Abhishek Kumar Shah, Manish Yadav
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-12-01
Subjects:
diabetes
encephalopathy
endocrinology
hypoglycemia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9711
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Summary:ABSTRACT Hypoglycemic encephalopathy is a rare yet life‐threatening diabetes complication, where overlapping symptoms with neurological conditions can delay diagnosis. Early recognition and treatment are crucial to prevent irreversible brain damage. Clinicians should suspect hypoglycemia in diabetic patients with altered mental status, as timely intervention improves outcomes and reduces mortality.
ISSN:2050-0904

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