Langan, J. and Fisher, M. (2009) Hypoglycaemia followed by lactic acidosis in a diabetic patient on metformin. Practical Diabetes International, 26(4), pp. 160-161. (doi: 10.1002/pdi.1361)
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Abstract
<p>A 71-year-old woman with a nine-year history of type 2 diabetes was admitted with hypoglycaemia, acute renal failure, and lactic acidosis. She was treated with fluids and antibiotics for presumed infection, and metformin was discontinued.</p> <p>Metformin-associated lactic acidosis is a rare consequence of metformin therapy and, as in this case report, there are often other factors contributing to the lactic acidosis.</p>
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Langan-Martin, Dr Julie |
| Authors: | Langan, J., and Fisher, M. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing |
| Journal Name: | Practical Diabetes International |
| ISSN: | 1357-8170 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1528-252X |
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