Hypoglycemic episodes refer to times when a person's blood sugar level goes too low, causing symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, and confusion. It can happen to people with diabetes who take insulin or certain medications. Full definition
According to Dr. McCoy, «This means that 3 out of 100 older or clinically complex patients with diabetes who never had hypoglycemia before, whose HbA1C is within recommended targets, and who are not on insulin, will experience a severe hypoglycemic episode at some point over two years.» (sciencedaily.com)
A therapy that could reestablish alpha cells» ability to detect low glucose levels and secrete glucagon would be a game - changer for glucose management, by reducing or even preventing hypoglycemic episodes. (helmsleytrust.org)
By the summer of 2005, Grayson was restricting her activities because of her fear of hypoglycemic episodes. (diabetesforecast.org)