SOMOGYI EFFECT
― Our body responds to hypoglycemia by secreting stress hormones ∙ also known as counter-regulatory hormones.These hormones include ∙ glucagon, growth hormone, cortisol and epinephrine.These hormones have anti-insulinic action and elevate bloog glucose levels. As a result a 'rebound hyperglycemia' occurs.This effect is also known as somogyi effect. ∙ Contrary to Dawn phenomenon ,which is normal ∙ physiological process ,somogyi effect is a man made effect.If a ∙ [...].
