Low blood sugar death level

“Low blood sugar” is one of those terms we’ve all heard thrown around a bunch but probably don’t know much about. But how do you know if your symptoms are due to low blood sugar or if your irritability is due to regular old hanger?

First of all, what is low blood sugar?

Low blood sugar, a.k.a.

hypoglycemia, happens when the level of glucose in your blood drops below normal, according to the National Institutes of Health.

“This is a topic that actually comes up quite a bit for me with patients and clients,” Jessica Cording, a New York-based R.D., tells SELF.

“Because our bodies require glucose for fuel, maintaining a steady stream of blood glucose is critical to keep your body functioning,” Karen Ansel, R.D.N., tells SELF.

The people who are most at risk for hypoglycemia are those with diabetes, especially people who are taking medication for their diabetes that lowers their blood sugar (including insulin), Deena Adimoolam, M.D., assistant professor of endocrinology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, tells SELF.

Other rare conditions, including hormone deficiencies

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