All of the following are causes of fasting hypoglycemia, except:
Correct Answer: Glucagon Excess
Description: In the above question glucagon excess is the answer because glucagon deficiency leads to fasting hypoglycaemia. Also in glucose - 6 - phosphatase deficiency, hypoglycaemia and lactic acidosis can develop after a sho fast. Glycogen synthase deficiency can also lead to hypoglycaemia and ketosis and Response to insulin and glucose utilization is impaired in patients having uremia. Ref: Harrison's 16th Edition, Page 1658, 2321 (table 341-1), 2180
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