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'''Hypoglycemia''' ('''hypoglycaemia''' in British English) is a medical term referring to a [[Pathology|pathologic]] state produced by a lower than normal level of [[glucose]] ([[blood sugar|sugar]]) in the blood. The term ''hypoglycemia'' literally means "under-sweet blood" ([[Greek language|Gr.]] ''hypo-'', ''glykys'', ''haima''). Hypoglycemia can produce a variety of symptoms and effects but the principal problems arise from an inadequate supply of glucose as fuel to the [[brain]], resulting in impairment of function ([[neuroglycopenia]]). Derangements of function can range from vaguely "feeling bad" to [[coma]] and (rarely) permanent [[brain damage]] or [[death]]. | '''Hypoglycemia''' ('''hypoglycaemia''' in British English) is a medical term referring to a [[Pathology|pathologic]] state produced by a lower than normal level of [[glucose]] ([[blood sugar|sugar]]) in the blood. The term ''hypoglycemia'' literally means "under-sweet blood" ([[Greek language|Gr.]] ''hypo-'', ''glykys'', ''haima''). Hypoglycemia can produce a variety of symptoms and effects but the principal problems arise from an inadequate supply of glucose as fuel to the [[brain]], resulting in impairment of function ([[neuroglycopenia]]). Derangements of function can range from vaguely "feeling bad" to [[coma]] and (rarely) permanent [[brain damage]] or [[death]]. | ||
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Overview
Hypoglycemia (hypoglycaemia in British English) is a medical term referring to a pathologic state produced by a lower than normal level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. The term hypoglycemia literally means "under-sweet blood" (Gr. hypo-, glykys, haima). Hypoglycemia can produce a variety of symptoms and effects but the principal problems arise from an inadequate supply of glucose as fuel to the brain, resulting in impairment of function (neuroglycopenia). Derangements of function can range from vaguely "feeling bad" to coma and (rarely) permanent brain damage or death.