Hypoglycemia: Diagnosis & Tests (Low Blood Sugar, Low Blood Glucose)

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Hypoglycemia

Alternate Names : Low Blood Sugar, Low Blood Glucose

Hypoglycemia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

Hypoglycemia is diagnosed when a person complains of symptoms. Blood glucose levels are then measured. If the blood glucose levels are 45 mg/dL or less in women or 55 mg/dL or less in men, hypoglycemia is present. Finally, if the symptoms go away upon eating sugar or drinking a beverage with sugar, then the person probably has hypoglycemia.

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Author: Terry Mason, MPH
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 09/20/01

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