hypoglycemia
an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.
Origin of hypoglycemia
1Other words from hypoglycemia
- hy·po·gly·ce·mic, adjective
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How to use hypoglycemia in a sentence
hypoglycemia or Low Blood Sugar - Make a tea from hot water and licorice powder which you drink twice daily.
Use These 15 Home Remedies Based On Ayurveda To Cure Menstrual Cramps, Hangovers, and Indigestion | Ari Meisel | January 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTExcess insulin leads to low blood sugar (literally, hypoglycemia).
When You Don't Know Where to Turn | Steven J. Bartletthypoglycemia, or hyperinsulism, which affects perhaps as many as five million Americans, is caused by overproduction of insulin.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn | Steven J. Bartletthypoglycemia has become almost a fad disease among "psychonutritionists."
When You Don't Know Where to Turn | Steven J. BartlettSometimes stomach surgery, liver disease, pregnancy, and periods of high fever can cause attacks of hypoglycemia.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn | Steven J. Bartlett
The emotional symptoms of hypoglycemia include depression and anxiety.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn | Steven J. Bartlett
Scientific definitions for hypoglycemia
[ hī′pō-glī-sē′mē-ə ]
An abnormally low level of sugar in the blood, most commonly caused by excessive doses of insulin in people with diabetes or by excessive ingestion of alcohol or certain other drugs. It can cause weakness, dizziness, disorientation, and, if prolonged, permanent brain damage.
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