Differentiation between dumping syndrome and postprandial hypoglycemia

Table 6.5-1. Differentiation between dumping syndrome and postprandial hypoglycemia
Dumping syndrome	Postprandial hypoglycemia
Also termed early dumping syndrome	Also termed late dumping syndrome
Occurs early in postoperative course (within 6 months)	Occurs ≥6 months, usually years after surgery
Symptoms within 15-30 min after a meal	Symptoms 1-3 h after a meal
Presents with adrenergic symptoms	Presents with neuroglycopenic ± adrenergic symptoms
Not associated with low blood glucose level	Associated with low blood glucose level