Somogyi Phenomenon

by Cathy Parkes January 10, 2020 Updated: December 29, 2021

Somogyi phenomenon is MORNING hyperglycemia due to untreated OVERNIGHT hypoglycemia. To prevent Somogyi's phenomenon, provide a bedtime snack and insulin.

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Ipratropium

Because ipratropium is an anticholinergic medication, educate patients that they should increase their fluid intake and suck on candy for dry mouth.

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Cardiac Enzymes

Cardiac Enzymes are released in response to cardiac ischemia. They include CK-MB, Myoglobin, Troponin T, and Troponin I. Troponin is the most specific!

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