Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a condition most seen in patients with diabetes, who are on insulin or medications. Hypoglycemia is uncommon to happen in people without diabetes. Read more: Hypoglycemia Without Diabetes: Causes and Diet Article
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Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
Low blood sugar or hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar is dangerously low and is often complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Learn about symptoms, dangers, and treatment.
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What Are the First Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia is an abnormally low blood sugar level. It is most common in patients with diabetes mellitus who are taking insulin and skip their meals. Overdosing of insulin can also cause hypoglycemia. Severe hypoglycemia can be life-threatening and fatal. Patients with reactive hypoglycemia have a better chance of improvement with dietary changes. Patients with hypoglycemia should learn to recognize early symptoms to avoid serious complications.
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- L-methylfolate/pyridoxal 5-phosphate/methylcobalamin
- Side Effects of Farxiga (dapagliflozin)
- Synjardy XR (empagliflozin and metformin extended-release)
- Synjardy (empagliflozin and metformin)
- Glyxambi (empagliflozin and linagliptin)
- Side Effects of Symlin (pramlintide)
- Side Effects of Diabinese (chlorpropamide)
- Bydureon Bcise (exenatide)
- Mounjaro (tirzepatide)
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