Hypoglycemia occurs when the level of sugar in a person’s blood gets too low.
The American Diabetes Association classifies hypoglycemia with a glucose reading below 70 mg/dL.
The abnormally low plasma glucose concentration can expose the individual to harm.
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Let’s review some basics around why.
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