Anxiety Hypoglycemia
What Is It?
Hypoglycemia is an abnormally low level of blood sugar (blood glucose). Because the brain depends on blood sugar as its primary source of energy, hypoglycemia interferes with the brain's ability to function properly. This can cause dizziness, headache, blurred vision, difficulty concentrating and other neurological symptoms. Hypoglycemia also triggers the release of body hormones, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine. Your brain relies on these hormones to raise blood sugar...
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Hypoglycemia (Non-Diabetic)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Hypoglycemia (Diabetic) & Hyperglycemia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Hypoglycemia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when your blood sugar (glucose) is too low.Blood sugar below 70 mg/dL is considered low. Blood sugars at this... Read more »
Drug-induced hypoglycemia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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