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ea0063p960 | Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism 3 | ECE2019

Prevalence of postprandial hyperinsulinemic hypoglycaemia in a random population after primary Roux-en-Y gastric bypass during a mixed meal tolerance test

Emous Marloes , Wijma Ragnhild , van den Broek Merel , de Heide Loek , van Dijk Gertjan , Wolthuis Albert , Totte Erik , Laskewitz Anke , Wolffenbuttel Bruce , van Beek Andre

Context: Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass (RYGB) is an effective way to induce sustainable weight loss. This operation can be complicated by late dumping, also known as postgastric bypass hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia. Much is still unknown on its prevalence and its pathophysiology.Objective: To study the prevalence and the main driving mechanisms behind the occurrence of hypoglycemia after a mixed meal tolerance test (MMTT) in patients with primary RYGB. Design...