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Low blood sugar, or hypoglyceemia, can be an on-going problem. It occurs when the level of sugar in your blood drops too low to give your body energy.

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Are low blood sugar levels bad?

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Is ADHD due to low blood sugar levels?

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What are low blood sugar symptoms?

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How can a low blood sugar level affect you?

Low blood sugar is also known as Hypoglycemia. Having low blood sugar can result in the symptoms of perspiration, rapid heart beat, anxiety and shakiness and is the nervous system response to having low levels of circulating blood sugar.


True or false- The beta cells of the pancreatic islets secrete glucagon in response to low blood sugar levels?

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Can high or low blood sugar levels cause incontinence?

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What is the name of the condition that is affected by blood sugar levels?

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What does the pancreatic islets secrete in reponse to low blood sugar?

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Where is glucagon produced in the body and what is its role in regulating blood sugar levels?

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