Hypoglycemia Quiz
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Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency department)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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Hands have fine tremors
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
Low blood sugar levels. This can be fatal as the brain depends on sugar for energy. It is usually caused by diabetes medications, but can also be caused by hormone disorders and insulin overproduction.
Symptoms improve with meals
Cold sweats
Feel the heart is pounding
Fine tremor of the hands and fingers
My brain is not functioning right now
Fatigue
Nausea or vomiting
Taking insulin or other diabetic drugs
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hypoglycemia
Do your symptoms improve when you eat?
Do you have cold sweats?
Do you feel your heart is pounding?
Do you have a slight trembling of your fingers?
Do you have problems focusing or a reduced sense of awareness in your surroundings?
This condition is first managed by consuming sugar quickly - options include candy, honey, table sugar, or sweet drinks. In severe cases where a patient is unconscious, a sugar-containing drip can be given via a needle in the vein. It is important to find the reason for low blood sugar, to prevent it from happening again.
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References
Fagulha A. Hipoglicemia [Hypoglycemia]. Acta Med Port. 1989 Sep;Suppl 1:25S-26S. Portuguese. PMID: 2694771.
https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/4685/3680
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Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency department)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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