basal insulin only (glucagon deficiency); day 4, basal glucagon and stimulated insulin; and day 5, stimulated insulin. The basal plasma glucagon levels were chosen to simulate portal glucagon levels.
RESULTS: During combined insulin and glucagon deficiency, glucose production decreased and then increased, and mean (+/-SE) plasma glucose decreased from 83 +/- 1 to 63 +/- 2 mg/dl at 60 min and ...
Symptoms such as intense hunger, weakness, trembling hands, and heart palpitations may be signs of postprandial hypoglycemia (low blood sugar after meals).