Hypo
Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by an abnormally low level of blood sugar (glucose), your body's main energy source. Hypoglycemia is often related to the treatment of diabetes. However, a variety of conditions, many of them rare, can cause low blood sugar in people without diabetes.
Causes[edit | edit source]
Hypoglycemia in people without diabetes is much less common. Causes can include certain medications and diseases, hormone or enzyme deficiencies, diet, and others.
Medications[edit | edit source]
Taking someone else's oral diabetes medication accidentally is a possible cause of hypoglycemia. Other medications can cause hypoglycemia, especially in children or in people with kidney failure. One example is quinine, a drug used to treat malaria.
Diseases[edit | edit source]
Some illnesses can cause hypoglycemia, including severe hepatitis, severe kidney disorder, and disorders affecting the adrenal glands or pituitary gland.
Hormone deficiencies[edit | edit source]
Certain disorders of the adrenal glands and the pituitary gland can result in a deficiency of key hormones that regulate glucose production.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Hypoglycemia symptoms can vary, and can include fatigue, heart palpitations, shakiness, and anxiety.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment involves short-term steps to get your blood sugar level back into a normal range and long-term strategies to prevent future hypoglycemia.
See Also[edit | edit source]
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