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The Hypoglycemia Clinic at Joslin

What is hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is a condition that involves very low blood sugar levels. The team at Joslin recognizes that hypoglycemia can difficult to live with, disabling, and even life threatening. There are many causes of hypoglycemia, even in patients without diabetes including...

Mechanisms of Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia

​ The purpose of this study is to learn more about the causes of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) which develops in some individuals who have had bariatric surgery. This study involves the following: 4 visits to Joslin Diabetes Center over the course of 2 months. Medical history, physical exam, EKG...

Current Clinical Research Studies in the Patti Lab -

For more information about current studies please email Hypoglycemiastudy@joslin.harvard.edu or call (617) 309-1940 Understanding the Causes of Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia and Identifying New Approaches to Treatment of this Condition New! (September 2024) Congrats to postdoctoral fellow Rafael...

Hypoglycemia and the Gut Microbiome

The purpose of this study is to find out if patterns of microbiome composition (bacteria in your stool) are related to how glucose levels change after a meal in patients with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). This study involves: 2 visits to Joslin Diabetes Center over 2 weeks Wearing a continuous...

Glucose Monitoring Study

Determining Efficacy of Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Reduce Hypoglycemia and Improve Safety after Gastric Surgery Description: The purpose of this study is to test if a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can detect and help prevent hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in individuals who have post...