Most common in diabetic patients, can result from medication changes or infections. Eighty percent of cases occur in children under 5 years and weighing under 20 kg. Bariatric surgery can cause hypoglycemia through GLP-1 and PYY hormone changes
Paleness is a sign of a problem, not just natural lightening. It can affect any skin tone and cause whitening of mucous membranes. Paleness is caused by inadequate blood supply or low red blood cells
Normal blood sugar is 70-100 mg/dL. Blood sugar naturally fluctuates but ideally stays within set range. Monitoring helps prevent serious complications like heart attack
Bladder pain, bloody urine, and vaginal discharge are frequent. Lower back pain and sexual intercourse pain may occur. Body aches, cough, and muscle pain are less common
Lactic acidosis can cause death, hypothermia, and bradyarrhythmias. Risk increases with renal/hepatic impairment and age over 65. Symptoms include malaise, myalgia, respiratory distress, and somnolence
Dextrose is a simple sugar made from starch found in plants. Most common source is corn starch. Also known as D-glucose