ea0034p276 | Obesity, diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFEBES2014
Tharakan George
, Chahal Harvinder
, Miras Alex
, Behary Preeshila
, Purkayastha Sanjay
, Hakky Sherif
, Boyle Jo
, Bovril-Taylor Candace
, Julnaite Asta
, Allen Sarah
, Cousins Jonathan
, Moorthy Krishna
, Ahmed Ahmed
, Tan Tricia
Bariatric surgery for obesity remains the most effective method to achieve weight loss and improvements in mortality. However, as the number of procedures increases to match the rising burden of obesity, unusual metabolic complications are now coming to the fore. One example of this is postprandial hypoglycaemia (PPH). The incidence of PPH has been reported as <1% although this problem is underreported. A correct diagnosis is essential as the condition can be extremely dis...