Why does rapid gastric emptying sometimes lead to reactive hypoglycemia after a meal?

💡 Explanation

Gastric emptying causes rapid glucose absorption, triggering an excessive insulin release, which then leads to a subsequent drop in blood glucose levels, causing hypoglycemia. Therefore, exaggerated insulin release is the reason, rather than reduced amylase or peptide issues.

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