Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Hypoglycemia Overview
- Hypoglycemia Causes
- Hypoglycemia Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Hypoglycemia Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Hypoglycemia - Effective Treatments
Medical Treatment
In the hospital or at your doctor's office, treatment may require intravenous glucose or a glucagon injection (given into the muscle).
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Hypoglycemia is a syndrome characterized by a reduction in plasma glucose concentration to a level that may induce symptoms of low blood sugar.

