Insulin-Induced Hypoglycemia Test
The insulin tolerance test is another choice to confirm the diagnosis of secondary adrenal insufficiency, especially of recent origin . This test investigates the integrity of the HPA axis. For this purpose, insulin is administered at a dose of 0.1–0.15 U/kg to induce hypoglycemia.
It is particularly useful for detecting secondary adrenal insufficiency. Intravenous insulin is administered (0.1 units/kg) with the intention of inducing ... |
This procedure is performed to assess pituitary function, adrenal function, insulin sensitivity, and sometimes for other purposes. Contraindications · Interpretation |
10 мар. 2022 г. · The insulin tolerance test (ITT) is a gold standard test assessing the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, and the corticotropin-releasing ... |
This test is the gold standard for assessing the integrity of the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis. Reproducibility among healthy volunteers is well ... |
6 февр. 2023 г. · INTRODUCTION. The diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency usually can be made by the findings of low morning serum cortisol and a subnormal ... |
Indications. Assess the HPA axis in patients suspected to have secondary (central) adrenal insufficiency. Rule out growth hormone deficiency. |
The insulin tolerance test (ITT) is considered to be the gold standard to evaluate adrenal function in such patients (1). Peak cortisol cut points (PCCPs) ... |
Comparative study of glucagon and insulin tests for diagnostics of secondary adrenal insufficiency and growth hormone deficiency in children and adolescents. |
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