Postprandial hypotension treated with acarbose in a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Treatment of postprandial hypotension (PPH) is often unsuccessful. We report a case of a type 1 diabetic patient suffering from severely symptomatic PPH. The patient was treated with acarbose and showed definite improvement of both glycemic control and PPH.

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Published in:Clinical autonomic research 2004-12, Vol.14 (6), p.405-407
Main Authors: Maule, Simona, Tredici, Mirko, Dematteis, Antonio, Matteoda, Cristina, Chiandussi, Livio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acarbose - therapeutic use
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists - therapeutic use
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use
Blood Pressure - drug effects
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - physiopathology
Diabetic Neuropathies - complications
Diabetic Neuropathies - physiopathology
Female
Fludrocortisone - therapeutic use
Humans
Hypoglycemic Agents - therapeutic use
Hypotension - drug therapy
Hypotension - etiology
Hypotension - physiopathology
Middle Aged
Midodrine - therapeutic use
Postprandial Period - physiology
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Summary:Treatment of postprandial hypotension (PPH) is often unsuccessful. We report a case of a type 1 diabetic patient suffering from severely symptomatic PPH. The patient was treated with acarbose and showed definite improvement of both glycemic control and PPH.
ISSN:0959-9851
1619-1560
DOI:10.1007/s10286-004-0220-0