Aspects of Hypoglycemia

To two groups of patients the standard six hour oral glucose tolerance test was ad-ministered. Over 80 percent of both groups had abnormal responses indicating either what is called reactive or relative hypoglycemia or a probable transition state between hypoglycemia and diabetes. The mechanisms and significance of this are discussed. It is concluded that the above terms should be abandoned and Reactive Hyperinsulinism be used as being more valid and more scientifically productive