How to Use hypoglycemia in a Sentence

hypoglycemia

noun
  • Their healthcare provider can tell you what a child's ideal range is. Children who have hypoglycemia or low blood sugar episodes may need to be tested in the middle of the night.
    — Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Bring something safe for your dog to eat in case of hypoglycemia.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 24 Dec. 2025
  • People who binge drink have a higher risk of hypoglycemia.
    — Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Too much insulin can cause hypoglycemia.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Severe hypoglycemia can cause a person to feel confused, pass out, or have a seizure.
    — New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2024
  • Also known as hypoglycemia, low blood sugar can result in cold sweats.
    — Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Sometimes hunting dogs will have seizures from hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.
    — Mark Chesnut, Field & Stream, 16 Mar. 2020
  • Keep an eye out for symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
  • Stella is trained to detect hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.
    — Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2021
  • The doctor tested me for hypoglycemia, and sure enough, my sugar levels were in the tank.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
  • This could increase insulin absorption and put you at risk of hypoglycemia.
    — Barbie Cervoni, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Taking magnesium with these drugs can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Going too long without eating can provoke hypoglycemia, which is when your blood sugar drops too low.
    — Nina Bahadur, SELF, 11 Aug. 2018
  • If the tumor starts to produce lots of it, patients will present with fainting or symptoms of hypoglycemia.
    — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 16 Aug. 2019
  • One side effect to be especially aware of is hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Sep. 2023
  • There were only two cases of severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) in each treatment group.
    — New Atlas, 25 June 2025
  • At their worst, side effects such as vomiting and nausea or hypoglycemia can land you in the emergency room.
    — Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 15 June 2025
  • Drinking alcohol in the evening can increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) the next morning.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2026
  • But, in very severe instances, hypoglycemia can lead to a diabetic coma and even death.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Sep. 2023
  • When changes go unnoticed, the risks increase, from long-term organ damage to sudden hypoglycemia.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
  • If left untreated, hypoglycemia can quickly lead to loss of consciousness, seizures, coma or death.
    — Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • According to one study, hypoglycemia may delay your brain's response to a stimulus.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Low Blood Sugar Too much insulin can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Too little, or hypoglycemia, can cause faintness, unconsciousness, or even death.
    — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 25 June 2018
  • For people with low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, make sure to eat a bedtime snack to maintain your blood sugar level through the night.
    — Kathleen Li, Health, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The calf had been dealing with hypoglycemia and gastrointestinal problems.
    — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 25 July 2024
  • This drug is for people with severe and recurrent hypoglycemia who are unable to achieve target blood sugar levels.
    — Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 13 July 2023
  • Too much glucose, known as hyperglycemia, or too little, known as hypoglycemia, can lead to additional health risks.
    — Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia include dizziness, weakness, confusion, and hunger.
    — Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
  • It is geared toward people who are 18 years and older who are not on insulin and who do not have problematic hypoglycemia.
    — Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024

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