hypoglycemia
noun
hy·po·gly·ce·mia
ˌhī-pō-glī-ˈsē-mē-ə 
: abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood
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Low Blood Sugar Working out on an empty stomach can trigger low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
Blood sugar regulation issues can result in low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), which can trigger a number of symptoms, some of which can be serious.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 July 2025
Fluctuations in blood sugar levels including hypoglycemia, lower energy levels, cravings, and fatigue.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 July 2025
There were only two cases of severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) in each treatment group.
—New Atlas, 25 June 2025
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
Blood sugar regulation issues can result in low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), which can trigger a number of symptoms, some of which can be serious.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 July 2025
Fluctuations in blood sugar levels including hypoglycemia, lower energy levels, cravings, and fatigue.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 July 2025
There were only two cases of severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) in each treatment group.
—New Atlas, 25 June 2025
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“Hypoglycemia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypoglycemia. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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hypoglycemia
noun
hy·po·gly·ce·mia
ˌhī-pō-glī-ˈsē-mē-ə
: abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood
Medical Definition
hypoglycemia
noun
hy·po·gly·ce·mia
variants
or chiefly British hypoglycaemia
: abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood
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