Hypoglycemia / Disease

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Hypoglycemia

Synonyms of Hypoglycemia

Exogenous Hypoglycemia
Factitious Hypoglycemia
Fasting Hypoglycemia
Iatrogenic Hypoglycemia
Infantile Hypoglycemia
Low Blood Sugar
Neonatal Hypoglycemia
Reactive Functional Hypoglycemia
Reactive Hypoglycemia, Secondary to Mild Diabetes
Spontaneous Hypoglycemia
Tachyalimentation Hypoglycemia

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Hypoglycemia is a common condition characterized by an abnormally low blood sugar (glucose) level. Glucose is an important fuel for the body. A low level of glucose in the blood (hypoglycemia) produces symptoms such as tiredness, weakness, shakiness, paleness, confusion and dizziness.

In many cases, hypoglycemia occurs as a complication of diabetes treatment. As a result, it is important for people with diabetes to learn to recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia and know what to do when those symptoms occur.

Insulin is the hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the metabolism of sugar. Since hypoglycemia may be an indication that there is too much insulin in the blood, the condition is sometimes called an insulin reaction.

Occasionally, hypoglycemia may indicate the presence of underlying disease, including inherited metabolic disorders. It may also occur as a result taking certain medications, including some that are not for diabetes.

Organizations related to Hypoglycemia

MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
Madisons Foundation
PO Box 241956
Los Angeles CA 90024
Phone #: 310-264-0826
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org
NIH/National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda MD 20892-3570
Phone #: 301-654-3810
800 #: 800-891-5389
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niddk.nih.gov
NIH/National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases
Endocrine Diseases Metabolic Diseases Branch
Bethesda MD 20892-3570
Phone #: 301-654-3810
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niddk.nih.gov

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