What causes low blood glucose (sugar)?

Written By DIY-DM

Low blood glucose, or low blood sugar, is called hypoglycemia. It is when your blood glucose is below 70 mg/dL.

Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) may happen if:

  • you do not eat enough food

  • you take too much insulin or other diabetes medicine

  • you are more active than usual

  • you drink alcohol

This may happen very quickly and could cause you to pass out if you do not treat right away.

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