Crohn’s Disease Hypoglycemia
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 level can harm you.
Alternative Names
Insulin shock; Low blood sugar
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Hypoglycemia occurs when:
- Your body's sugar (glucose) is used up too quickly
- Glucose is released into the bloodstream too slowly
- Too much insulin is released into the bloodstream
Insulin is a hormone that reduces blood sugar. It is produced...
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