hypoglycemia By: Juan Diego Uribe R. 11-1
What is? Hypoglycemia, also known as hypoglycemia ( not to be confused with hyperglycemia, which is otherwise ) is defined by a glucose concentration in the blood abnormally low state, less than mg / 100 ml.1 2 is often called shock insulin, for how often occurs in patients with diabetes mellitus treated with insulin. Generally it associated with alterations or unconsciousness.
because it happens? prolonged fasting, the body continues to produce glucose and reaches a point where it is needed. overexertion unpowered. accelerated creation of insulin. A number of drugs including alcohol. Other.
Signs and symptoms Shakiness, anxiety, nervousness Palpitations, tachycardia Sweating, feeling of warmth (sympathetic muscarinic rather than adrenergic) Pallor, coldness, clamminess Dilated pupils (mydriasis) Hunger, borborygmus Nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort Headache
Women are more affected
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