Somogyi phenomenon


So·mog·yi phe·nom·e·non

(sō-mō'jē), a rebound phenomenon of reactive hyperglycemia following a period of relative hypoglycemia, which may be subclinical and difficult to detect; the hyperglycemia induces use of more insulin, thus aggravating the problem. Synonym(s): posthypoglycemic hyperglycemia

So·mog·yi ef·fect

, Somogyi phenomenon (sō-mō'jē e-fekt', fĕ-nom'ĕ-non) A rebound phenomenon of reactive hyperglycemia following a period of relative hypoglycemia, which may be subclinical and difficult to detect; the hyperglycemia induces use of more insulin, thus aggravating the problem.

Somogyi phenomenon

S12-872200 (so'mo-je) [Michael Somogyi, U.S. biochemist, 1883–1971] In diabetes mellitus, rebound hyperglycemia following an episode of hypoglycemia caused by counterregulatory hormone release. Reduction of the insulin dose will help control this condition. See: dawn phenomenon; diabetes mellitus

So·mog·yi ef·fect

, Somogyi phenomenon (sō-mō'jē e-fekt', fĕ-nom'ĕ-non) In diabetes, a rebound phenomenon of reactive hyperglycemia in response to a preceding period of relative hypoglycemia that has increased secretion of hyperglycemic agents.