Hypoglycemia Directory
Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar. It is considered a symptom, not a disease. Hypoglycemia most commonly occurs in people who take certain diabetes medications. However, low blood sugar may also be due to abnormal hormone levels or sensitivity to certain body hormones, gastric surgery, a tumor of the pancreas, and genetic disorders that interfere with the body's ability to breakdown certain food substances, such as fruit sugar. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include shakiness, hunger, lightheadedness, and sweating. People with severe hypoglycemia may pass out. Meal plan or medication changes may help treat hypoglycemia. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how hypoglycermia occurs, what the symptoms are, how to treat it, and much more.
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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, a common problem in people with diabetes.
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Causes of Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is most commonly a complication of diabetes treatment ( diabetic hypoglycemia ). You can develop hypoglycemia by taking too much insulin or other diabetes medicines. Hypoglycemia may result from other causes,but these occur much less commonly than diabetes. Other possible causes include: Medicines. Some medicines used to treat conditions other than diabetes can cause ...
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Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar-Topic Overview
Review the symptoms of low blood sugar if you have diabetes or some other health condition that can cause low blood sugar. Know the early symptoms. You may not always have the same symptoms. Check your blood sugar if you think it may be low. Eat quick-sugar foods or glucose gel or tabs if available. Liquids will raise your blood sugar faster than solid foods. Wait 10 to 15 minutes after ...
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Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar
Low blood sugar, also called hypoglycemia, occurs when the sugar (glucose) level in the blood of a person with diabetes drops below what the body needs to function normally. Taking too much insulin, not eating enough food or skipping meals, or exercising more than usual can cause blood sugar levels to drop rapidly.If your child's blood sugar level drops very low and he or she does not get help, ..
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Hypoglycemia: Do You Know the Symptoms?
How low can you go? Know the signs of low blood sugar.
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When Low Blood Sugar Has No Symptoms
If you've had diabetes for a long time, your brain may stop warning you of low blood sugar, or your symptoms may change. Here's how to avoid that dangerous condition.
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How Does Type 2 Diabetes Affect Memory?
Studies show that people with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk for Alzheimer's disease, an expert says. Here's what you can do to lower that risk.