This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine
Most common cause of spontaneous hypoglycaemia in non-diabetic individual is: March 2012 
Select and explain. 
A. Insulin, B. Oral hypoglycaemic agents, C. Von Gierkes disease, D. Alcohol consumption
D: Alcohol consumption
Answer: D: Alcohol consumption 
Explanation: Ans: D i.e. Alcohol consumption Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia most commonly occurs as a side-effect of treatment with insulin or sulphonylurea drugs in people with diabetes mellitus In non-diabetic individuals, symptomatic hypoglycaemia is rare. In non-diabetic individuals, alcohol excess is the most common cause of hypoglycaemia in the UK, but other drugs (salicylates, quinine etc.) may be implicated