hypoglycemia

noun

hy·​po·​gly·​ce·​mia ˌhī-pō-glī-ˈsē-mē-ə How to pronounce hypoglycemia (audio)
: abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood
hypoglycemic adjective or noun

Examples of hypoglycemia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An imbalanced blood sugar level (also called hypoglycemia) can cause cravings, a lack of energy and fatigue, acne, poor sleep, and brain fog. Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2023 In clinical trials, no severe hypoglycemia has been reported with Ozempic monotherapy (when Ozempic is the only diabetes medication a person takes). Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Sep. 2023 Who Should Avoid Super Mushroom Gummies? Individuals with hypoglycemia (low glucose) should avoid the product since Chaga mushrooms may cause a significant drop in blood sugar. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2024 Ho and Petrou explained the signs of semaglutide overdose can resemble those of hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar. Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2024 The two companies also last year signed a license and development deal on a treatment for severe hypoglycemia in people with diabetes. Christian Wienberg, Fortune Europe, 13 Dec. 2023 But, in very severe instances, hypoglycemia can lead to a diabetic coma and even death. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Sep. 2023 This could increase insulin absorption and put you at risk of hypoglycemia. Barbie Cervoni, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2024 Symptoms of hypoglycemia include: Dizziness Shaking Headache Sweating Hunger Without treatment, severe hypoglycemia (insulin shock) can occur, causing muscle weakness, difficulty speaking, seizures, unconsciousness, and other concerns. Gary Gilles, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French hypoglycémie, from hypo- hypo- + glycémie glycemia

First Known Use

circa 1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hypoglycemia was circa 1894

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Cite this Entry

“Hypoglycemia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypoglycemia. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

hypoglycemia

noun
hy·​po·​gly·​ce·​mia ˌhī-pō-glī-ˈsē-mē-ə How to pronounce hypoglycemia (audio)
: abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood
hypoglycemic adjective or noun

Medical Definition

hypoglycemia

noun
hy·​po·​gly·​ce·​mia
variants or chiefly British hypoglycaemia
: abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood

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