hypoglycemia

noun

hy·po·gly·ce·mia ˌhī-pō-glī-ˈsē-mē-ə

: abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood

hypoglycemic

ˌhī-pō-glī-ˈsē-mik

adjective or noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Tongkat ali should be used cautiously in individuals who may be prone to hypoglycemia or are taking medications that could lower their blood glucose. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2022 Eating too many refined carbohydrates in a sitting without having any fiber or protein to slow rises in blood sugar can contribute to reactive hypoglycemia, where our blood sugar spikes and crashes, and this can cause a dip in energy, according to DeRobertis. —

Lisa Drayer, CNN, 14 Aug. 2021 Ideally, these 504 plans ensure multiple staff members know how to check blood glucose levels and administer both insulin and a hormone that can rapidly raise blood sugar in the event of hypoglycemia. —

Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2023 Those living with diabetes should talk to their doctor before taking on IF, said Smalling, and those who use insulin could suffer from hypoglycemia if their blood sugar drops below healthy levels. —

Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2023 High doses may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) with insulin and diabetes medications.5 Cough & Congestion Medications Medicines for cough and congestion come in a few different types. —

Debra Manzella, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023 Among them, the original FreeStyle Libre 14-Day is not equipped with an alarm feature and may not be the best choice for people with hypoglycemia unawareness. —

Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023 For people with type 2 diabetes, there is a risk of developing low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, when taking these drugs along with insulin. —

Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 2 Feb. 2023 One of the fruit’s most worrying interactions occurs with an immunosuppressive drug called tacrolimus, frequently prescribed to organ-transplant patients, that may, when amped up by grapefruit, spark headaches, tremors, hypoglycemia, and kidney problems. —

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2022 See More

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