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Fasting Hypoglycemia, Reactive Hypoglycemia

Description 

Hypoglycemia is a condition where blood sugar levels are too low. The pancreas regulates the body's blood sugar level with the use of beta cells that secrete the hormone insulin. Insulin lowers blood glucose levels by increasing the amount of glucose that is released in the body and used by cells. If these functions are altered, hypoglycemia can arise.

Reactive Hypoglycemia

Reactive hypoglycemia the most common and occurs three to five hours after a meal.

Fasting Hypoglycemia

Fasting hypoglycemia rare but occurs in severe disease states, such as; pancreatic tumors, extensive liver damage, prolonged starvation, and various forms of cancer.

Symptoms and Signs:

Glucose is known to be food for the brain and low levels of glucose could result in headaches, depression, anxiety, irritability, blurred vision, profuse sweating, mental confusion, convulsions. extreme hunger, weakness.

 

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