Hypoglycemia
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Insulin-secreting tumors
Medline Plus
Some tumors secrete insulin or insulin-like hormones that can cause hypoglycemia. Read more about insulinomas, tumors of the pancreas that are usually benign.
Addison's disease
NIDDK
This fact sheet describes a relatively rare disease that might cause hypoglycemia. Also known as adrenal insufficiency, President JFK suffered from the condition.
Hypoglycemia after meals
Mayo Clinic
Blood glucose rises after a meal, then gradually returns to a fasting level. In some people however, blood glucose dips too low. Click here to find out why.
Neonatal hypoglycemia
Montefiore
This article provides basic information about hypoglycemia in newborns, written in clear and simple language.
Alcoholism and hypoglycemia
Health Recovery Center
This article poses some interesting theories connecting alcoholism, addiction, hypoglycemia and recovery. The free info is worth a look, but beware of the crafty product endorsements.
symptoms submit a link
The cause of hypoglycemia usually depends on whether a person has diabetes or not. Learn the symptoms, and find out what's causing your low blood sugar.
Don't expect cutting-edge graphics, just a simple but thorough discussion of hypoglycemia.
In type 1 and type 2 diabetes
UpToDate
Hypoglycemia in diabetics can be due to several causes, the most common being taking too much insulin. This article describes symptoms and what to do in an emergency.
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In the emergency room
eMedicine
Free registration is required for this professional-level article describing some of the initial workup and treatment of severe hypoglycemia.
Hypoglycemia do's and don'ts
Amer Diabetes Assoc
From nighttime and exercise-induced hypoglycemia to treatment and over-treatment, educate yourself on the proper protocol with these guidelines.
