What is Hypoglycemia?

What is Hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar, is an abnormal condition in which the sugar (glucose) level in the ...more »

• Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar level.
• Hypoglycemia: A syndrome of abnormally low BLOOD GLUCOSE level. Clinical hypoglycemia has diverse etiologies. Severe hypoglycemia eventually lead to glucose deprivation of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM resulting in HUNGER; SWEATING; PARESTHESIA; impaired mental function; SEIZURES; COMA; and even DEATH.
  Source - Diseases Database
• Hypoglycemia: abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet.
  Source - WordNet 2.1

Hypoglycemia: Introduction

Types of Hypoglycemia:

Types of Hypoglycemia:

• Diabetic hypoglycemia - a "hypo" attack caused by diabetes treatments.
• Reactive hypoglycemia - regularly getting a hypo a few hours after meals.
• Fasting hypoglycemia - getting a hypo on an empty stomach
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Broader types of Hypoglycemia:

• Blood conditions
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How serious is Hypoglycemia?

Complications of Hypoglycemia: see complications of Hypoglycemia

What causes Hypoglycemia?

Causes of Hypoglycemia: see causes of Hypoglycemia
Risk factors for Hypoglycemia: see risk factors for Hypoglycemia

What are the symptoms of Hypoglycemia?

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia: see symptoms of Hypoglycemia

Complications of Hypoglycemia: see complications of Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Hypoglycemia.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Hypoglycemia.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Hypoglycemia: see treatments for Hypoglycemia
Alternative treatments for Hypoglycemia: see alternative treatments for Hypoglycemia
Research for Hypoglycemia: see research for Hypoglycemia

Organs Affected by Hypoglycemia:

Organs and body systems related to Hypoglycemia include:

• Blood

Name and Aliases of Hypoglycemia

Main name of condition: Hypoglycemia

Glucose levels low (blood, serum or plasma), Hypoglycaemia Source - Diseases Database

Hypoglycemia, Hypoglycaemia
Source - WordNet 2.1

Hypoglycemia: Related Conditions

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Hypoglycemia:

• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes
• Sulfonylureas
• Hyperglycemia
• Somogyi effect
• Diabetic coma
• Glucagon
• Oral glucose

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