27th May 2025

Ms Potts takes long-term prednisolone 8mg for giant cell arteritis and is an inpatient recovering from a community-acquired pneumonia.

Ms Potts takes long-term prednisolone 8mg for giant cell arteritis and is an inpatient recovering from a community-acquired pneumonia. Due to her blood tests, she is referred to endocrinology for investigation of adrenal insufficiency. Her initial tests show a low cortisol and normal ACTH. Her endocrinologist conducts an insulin tolerance test whilst she is an inpatient. Which of these is NOT true regarding the insulin tolerance test?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.