Hypoglycemia

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What is Hypoglycemia?

Low blood sugar levels (<70 mg/dL).
Common in diabetes, but anyone can experience it

Short term effects:

Brain, Confusion, Dizziness, Mood swings, Heart , Rapid heartbeat, Sweating Fatigue, Heart, Weakness, Fatigue

Long term effects:

Brain and Nervous System, Neurological Damage, Cognitive Impairment, Cardiovascular System(Icon) , Cardiovascular Disease, Elevated Blood Pressure, Metabolism(Icon), Increased Appetite and Weight Gain

Causes of hypoglycaemia

Medications Insulin overproduction, Hormone deficiencies,Medications, Insulin overproduction,Hormone deficiencies

Tests for Hypoglycemia

Postprandial Blood Glucose test (PPBS)
Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Oral Glucose Tolerance (OGTT)