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A member asked:
I'm new to adrenal insufficiency after pituitary surgery 6mo ago. why do i sometimes become very hypoglycemic (50's) even on cortef (hydrocortisone)?
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It's not the same: Even though you are taking replacement hormones, it is not exactly the same as how your pituitary would normally regulate things. It's the same with diabetics - they can take replacement insulin, but you cannot exactly replace the timing and release of tiny bits of the hormones with fluctuations of your body chemistries. Eat small meals/snacks frequently, and talk to doc about timig of your meds.
Answered 7/8/2018
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Talk to Endo MD: There are a number of possibilities that you need to discuss with your Endocrinologist. You may not be on enough hydrocortisone. Or maybe timing is not optimal. The hypoglycemia needs to be evaluated and verified.
Answered 1/30/2019
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