Hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia
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on 10 July 2017.
Lower than normal level of glucose in the blood, usually resulting from administration of too much insulin in diabetes mellitus, excessive insulin secretion from the pancreas, or poor diet. Symptoms include headache, weakness, anxiety, personality changes, and, if severe and untreated, coma and death. Treatment is by administration of glucose.