August 5, 2022
Robert M. Califf, M.D. (CERTIFIED)
Commissioner of Food and Drugs
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
Dear Dr. Califf:
For the safety of corn-allergic patients, what is the current protocol for treating an unconscious corn-allergic patient experiencing an acute hypoglycemic episode, when corn sugar produced from cornstarch (dextrose/D-glucose)-containing IV fluids can prove fatal to the patient due to their IgE-mediated allergy to corn (contraindicated for administration to corn-allergic patients in the package insert)?
Many of the 17K+ members in our corn allergy support groups (including myself) suffer with hypoglycemia, in addition to having a confirmed IgE-mediated allergy to corn. Since straight saline IV fluid is the only fluid that may be safely administered to corn-allergic patients, your answer to this question is critical for our safety.
On behalf of corn-allergic patients, I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate
Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/
Email: cornallergyiniitiative@gmail.com
Twitter: @CornAllergy911
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