Post-partum recurrent hypoglycemia
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20183916Keywords:
Hypoglycemia, Sheehan’s syndromeAbstract
Hypoglycemia can be effortless to treat. Its evaluation on the other hand, needs a thorough appraisal. The studied patient had recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia post-delivery which were unprovoked. These conspicuous episodes of hypoglycemia prompted an evaluation and a swift arrival at the diagnosis. In hindsight, she had multiple, typical risk factors predisposing her to develop a Sheehan’s syndrome. This was an acute presentation of a familiar disease
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