Tag: hypoglycaemia
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Hypo is low, hyper is high
The terms “hypo” and “hyper” are commonly used as prefixes to describe conditions that are below or above normal ranges, respectively. The prefix “hypo” is used to indicate a deficiency or a lower than normal level, while the prefix “hyper” is used to indicate an excess or a higher than normal level. “Hypo” examples “Hyper”…
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Hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia is a medical condition characterised by low levels of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. It is most commonly associated with diabetes, especially in people who use insulin or certain diabetes medications that can cause the blood sugar to drop too low. Normally, the body regulates the level of glucose in the…