Table 1

Intermediary metabolites and hormones to be measured at the point of hypoglycaemia

Blood Urine
GlucoseKetones
Lactate/pyrutateReducing substances
Ketone bodiesOrganic acids
Free fatty acids
Amino acids
Ammonia
Total/free carnitine
Acyl-carnitine profile
Insulin/C peptide
Cortisol/growth hormone