Open AccessMicafungin-Induced Hypoglycemia in a Patient With Type 1 Diabetes: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Author(s) -
Michael Morkos,
Nasha K Nensey,
Anila Bindal
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2018-02017
Subject(s) - micafungin , medicine , hypoglycemia , insulin , type 1 diabetes , discontinuation , diabetes mellitus , gastroenterology , endocrinology , surgery , voriconazole , dermatology , antifungal
Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are insulin dependent. Infection increases insulin resistance and subsequently increases insulin needs. We are reporting a case of a patient with T1DM and severe infection who has reduced insulin needs after starting micafungin therapy.
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