Sulfonylureas With Lowest Incidence Of Hypoglycemia
Drug-induced
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
All of the following can cause blood sugar (glucose) levels to drop:
- Drinking alcohol
- Getting too much activity
- Intentionally or unintentionally overdosing on the medications used to treat diabetes
- Missing meals
Even when diabetes is managed very carefully, the medications used to treat diabetes can result in drug-induced hypoglycemia. The condition may...
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