hypoglycaemia
Dangerously low glucose
Hypoglycaemia (also spelled hypoglycemia) is abnormally low blood sugar, a condition that can cause symptoms ranging from shakiness and confusion to seizures and loss of consciousness.
It occurs most commonly in diabetics who have taken too much insulin or not eaten enough, but can also affect people without diabetes.
The opposite condition, high blood sugar, is hyperglycaemia.
Primary cellular fuel
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
carbohydrates · metabolism · homeostasis · fasting · islets of Langerhans · glycogen
State of quivering
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- weaknessDeficiency in force
trembling · hunger · palpitations · pallor · irritability · blurred vision · anxiety · lightheadedness
Fast-acting sugar doses
- juiceExtracted fruit liquid
- dextroseSimple sugar form
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- candySugary edible treats
medical alert bracelet · blood glucose meter · snack · sugar · recovery
Moderate in intensity
Autoimmune insulin deficiency disease
- type 2 diabetesChronic insulin resistance condition
- insulin therapyAdministered hormone replacing pancreatic function
- insulin pumpProgrammable hormone infusion device
- bolusChewed food mass
basal · injection · overmedication · diabetes management · endocrinologist · HbA1c · self-monitoring
glucose
Primary cellular fuel
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
pancreas · carbohydrates · metabolism · homeostasis · fasting · islets of Langerhans · glycogen
shakiness
State of quivering
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
weakness · trembling · hunger · palpitations · pallor · irritability · blurred vision · anxiety · lightheadedness · disorientation
glucose tablets
Fast-acting sugar doses
candy · medical alert bracelet · blood glucose meter · snack · sugar · recovery
mild
Moderate in intensity
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- severeExtremely harsh or strict
- seizureForcible taking or convulsion
coma · unconsciousness · brain damage · loss of consciousness
type 1 diabetes
Autoimmune insulin deficiency disease
- type 2 diabetesChronic insulin resistance condition
- insulin therapyAdministered hormone replacing pancreatic function
- insulin pumpProgrammable hormone infusion device
bolus · basal · injection · overmedication · diabetes management · endocrinologist · HbA1c · self-monitoring