The kits would be used help those with primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency to treat and avoid an adrenal crisis and the need to go to hospital for emergency treatment.
The recommendation is included in a new clinical guideline on identifying and managing adrenal insufficiency in people of all ages, published by NICE today (Wednesday, 28 August).
Adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough essential hormones – particularly cortisol and aldosterone…
