Too much insulin and too little sugar in the blood is called what?

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Too much insulin and too little sugar in the blood is called what?

Too much insulin relative to the available sugar in the bloodstream lowers blood glucose, which is called hypoglycaemia. The term literally means “low blood sugar,” so it specifically describes a drop in glucose levels. This is different from hyperglycaemia, which is high blood sugar; dehydration, which is a lack of body fluids; and anemia, which is a shortage of red blood cells. Recognizing hypoglycaemia matters because it can cause symptoms like sweating, trembling, or confusion and needs prompt management with fast-acting carbohydrate if the person is conscious.

Too much insulin relative to the available sugar in the bloodstream lowers blood glucose, which is called hypoglycaemia. The term literally means “low blood sugar,” so it specifically describes a drop in glucose levels. This is different from hyperglycaemia, which is high blood sugar; dehydration, which is a lack of body fluids; and anemia, which is a shortage of red blood cells. Recognizing hypoglycaemia matters because it can cause symptoms like sweating, trembling, or confusion and needs prompt management with fast-acting carbohydrate if the person is conscious.

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