Thursday, March 22, 2018

How salicyclate intoxication causes hypoglycemia

Salicylates like aspirin diflunisal can cause both hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia in children with their toxication

Accelerated use of glucose occurs because of augmentation of insulin secretion and inhibition of gluconeogenesis,which leads to hypoglycemia.

Ketosis can occur

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