[Hypoglycemic hemiparesis. A case report].

Hypoglycemia can result in a transient hemiplegia mimicking a minor cerebral vascular accident. With the widespread use of oral hypoglycemics and insulin this unexpected presentation of hypoglycemia is now being reported more frequently in the medical literature. This article describes a case of hypoglycemic hemiparesis and illustrates the need to consider this diagnosis, especially when the diabetic patient presents with stroke-like symptoms.