Organophosphorus compound poisoning commonly presents with
muscarinic, nicotinic and
central nervous system manifestations. Endocrinal
complications of various
organophosphorus compounds are rare and cannot be explained by commonly known mechanisms. We
report a clinically proven case of
organophosphorus compound poisoning in a young
male, in whom at least 22 episodes of hypoglycaemia (
blood sugar levels in the range of 47–80 mg %) were observed over 2 weeks during his hospi-talization. Hypoglycaemic episodes completely disappeared upon recovery from
poisoning. The exact mechanism for such recurrent hypoglycaemia requires detailed evaluation. This
report emphasizes the need to observe
blood sugar levels in
patients with
organophosphorus compound poisoning, so as to detect and promptly treat this rare yet important and correctable complication.