hypoglycaemia
Definition
- Noun:
- Abnormally low blood sugar: A medical condition characterized by an unusually low level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This typically results from an imbalance between insulin (which lowers blood sugar) and dietary intake.
Usage
- Hypoglycaemia is a medical term used primarily in clinical, healthcare, and patient education contexts. It describes a state that requires attention or treatment, often associated with diabetes management.
- Example: "The doctor warned that skipping meals could lead to hypoglycaemia in patients taking insulin."
Examples
- Noun:
- The runner experienced symptoms of hypoglycaemia, such as dizziness and sweating, during the marathon.
- Managing diabetes involves carefully balancing food, activity, and medication to avoid both hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia.
- Severe hypoglycaemia is a medical emergency.
Advanced Usage
- "to experience hypoglycaemia": to have an episode of low blood sugar.
- Some people can experience hypoglycaemia even if they do not have diabetes.
- "symptom of hypoglycaemia": a physical sign indicating low blood sugar (e.g., shakiness, confusion, hunger).
- Palpitations are a common symptom of hypoglycaemia.
Variants and Related Words
- Hypoglycaemic (adj): Relating to or suffering from hypoglycaemia.
- She felt hypoglycaemic and needed to eat something immediately.
- Hypoglycemia (noun): The most common spelling variant, especially in American English.
- The spelling 'hypoglycemia' is standard in U.S. medical literature.
Synonyms
- Low blood sugar: A common, non-technical term for the condition.
- Insulin reaction/shock: A term sometimes used for a severe episode caused by too much insulin.
Antonyms
- Hyperglycaemia (noun): Abnormally high blood sugar.
Noun
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abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet
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