Hypoglycemia: Prevention and Treatment

Clare J. Lee, M.D., MHS, Ari S. Eckman, M.D., Sherita Golden, M.D., M.H.S.

DEFINITION

Blood glucose level ≤ 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L)
Clinically, hypoglycemia is suggested by typical symptoms (tremulousness, diaphoresis, tachycardia or mental status change) that is corrected by carbohydrate intake.
Most often, hypoglycemia is caused by too much insulin or oral hypoglycemic agent, or not enough food intake.

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