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. 2021 Nov 27;8(3):109–112. doi: 10.1016/j.aace.2021.11.006

Table.

Critical Sample During Hypoglycemia

Hormonal and biochemical parameters Episodes
1 2
Glucose, mmol/L (3.5-5.5) [mg/dL] 2.16 [38] 2.10 [37]
Insulin, mU/L <0.2 <1
C-peptide, nmol/L (0.37-1.47) <0.033 <0.006
BOHB, mmol/L (0.01-0.26) 0.14 0.16
Growth hormone, mIU/L (>21) 15 8.1
IGF-1, ng/mL (15-129) 28 31
Cortisol, nmol/L (>497) 518 513
Fasting time, h 2 3

Abbreviations: BOHB = β-Hydroxybutyrate; IGF-1 = insulin-like growth factor 1.

Reference values are provided in parenthesis.