Recurrent hypoglycaemia in type-1 diabetes mellitus may unravel the association with Addison’s disease: a case report

Background Primary adrenocortical insufficiency or Addison’s disease is caused by a progressive destruction of the adrenal cortex, resulting into a reduction of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens. Autoimmune Addison’s disease is the most common etiological form, accounting for about 80% of all cases.