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I had a glucose tolerance test and became very sleepy. does this indicate diabeties or hypoglocemia?

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Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

The latter: Very likely the latter as hypoglycemia post high sugar load is common, particularly in those individuals who tend to secrete an excessive amount of Insulin during the test.

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Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

I had a glucose tolerance test and became very sleepy. does this indicate diabeties or hypoglocemia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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