Endocrine Abstracts

The glucagon stimulation test is commonly used to assess the hypothalamic–pituitary axis when the insulin stress test (IST) is contraindicated. The mechanism behind glucagon induced secretion of GH and cortisol is unclear. To determine whether these responses are dependent on symptoms during the glucagon test, a retrospective case note study of glucagon tests performed over 3 years in patients with pituitary disease was undertaken.Methods: Fifty-six...