Key result
Administration of 150 mg caffeine before a carbohydrate-rich meal suppressed the marked decline in postprandial blood pressure and prevented syncope in a patient with long-standing diabetes.
Why the study?
Does caffeine prevent postprandial hypotension-related syncope in a patient with long-standing diabetes mellitus?
Population
One 74-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus of 20 years duration and syncope
Comparison
150 mg caffeine before a carbohydrate-rich meal vs carbohydrate-rich meal alone
Design
Case report
Authors
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May warrant pre-meal caffeine trial in refractory postprandial syncope; leaves open efficacy in controlled studies.
Case Report (n=1)
No
Does caffeine prevent postprandial hypotension-related syncope in a patient with long-standing diabetes mellitus?
Caffeine administration before meals may be an effective strategy to prevent postprandial hypotension and related syncope in patients with severe diabetic autonomic neuropathy.
Furukawa et al. (2020) conducted a case report in Postprandial hypotension and type 2 diabetes mellitus (n=1). Caffeine vs. No caffeine (high-carbohydrate meal alone) was evaluated on Postprandial blood pressure drop and syncope. Administration of 150 mg caffeine before a carbohydrate-rich meal suppressed the marked decline in postprandial blood pressure and prevented syncope in a patient with long-standing diabetes.
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