Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2016
A patient with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus has been administered insulin. After a certain period of time the patient developed fatigue, irritability, excessive sweating. What is the main mechanism of such presentations developing?
Answer options
- Increased lipogenesis
- Increased glycogenolysis
- Increased ketogenesis
- Carbohydrate starvation of the brain
- Decreased glyconeogenesis
Correct answer
Carbohydrate starvation of the brain
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