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Hypoglycemia Definition
Common names:
  • Blood Sugar Decreased
  • Glucose Decreased
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Low Glucose
A person with hypoglycemia has low levels of glucose in the bloodstream. Images

Glucose is a form of sugar that is present in the bloodstream. The body uses glucose for energy, and it is the only fuel the brain can use.

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Last Updated: Oct 21, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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