Diabetic Hypoglycemia: Recognizing and Treating a Hypoglycemic Event

Diabetic Hypoglycemia: Recognizing and Treating a Hypoglycemic Event

1. Introduction A hypoglycemic event due to diabetes is a frequent, acute metabolic complication characterized by an abnormal and potentially dangerous drop in blood glucose levels, typically falling below seventy milligrams per deciliter. This event is an almost ubiquitous hazard for patients actively managing diabetes with exogenous insulin or insulin stimulating oral medications. Achieving tight … Read more