Medical glossary
Hypoglycaemia
Blood glucose below 70 mg/dL.
Definition
Hypoglycaemia is low blood sugar. Symptoms include shakiness, sweating, hunger, irritability, and — if severe — confusion or loss of consciousness. Most episodes are in diabetics on insulin or sulfonylureas. Treatment: 15g fast-acting carbs, repeat in 15 min if still low.
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