Low Blood Sugar
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Insulinoma
Medline Plus
An insulinoma is usually a non-cancerous pancreatic tumor that secretes insulin and causes low blood sugar. Fortunately, it's not a common cause of hypoglycemia.
Adrenal insufficiency
NIDDK
Primary and secondary Addison's disease prevent the adrenal glands from working properly, possibly causing low blood sugar. This fact sheet explains more.
Reactive hypoglycemia
Mayo Clinic
A strong surge of insulin causes some people to experience low blood sugar after a meal. Find out what you can do to prevent hypoglycemia with this short article.
Newborns get it, too
Montefiore
Neonatal hypoglycemia is usually the result of a known maternal condition, so while doctors are prepared beforehand, you might not be. This article covers the basics of low blood sugar in newborns.
It's time to quit drinking
Health Recovery Center
Are alcoholism and recovery related to hypoglycemia? The authors of this article think so. Check out this interesting theory here.
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Hypoglycemia overview
NIDDK
Learn the symptoms of low blood sugar and find out the common causes in people with and without diabetes.
This very basic tutorial is an easy way to familiarize yourself with low blood sugar, its symptoms, causes and treatments.
For people with diabetes
UpToDate
Unfortunately, low blood sugar is a common occurrence for some people with diabetes. Learn the symptoms and how to reduce your risk with this article.
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Waking up in the hospital
eMedicine
Repeated or severe episodes of hypoglycemia warrant medical attention to rule out serious conditions. This article describes the differential diagnosis and initial workup for low blood sugar.
How to treat insulin shock
Amer Diabetes Assoc
Children with type 1 diabetes can suffer low blood sugar after exercise and even in their sleep. Don't panic; prepare yourself by reading these guidelines.
