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Hypoglycemia- Low Blood Sugar- What You Must Know

By Consultant Diabetologist Dr.V.Mohan and R. Pradeepa…. Despite the significant medical and technological advances made in managing diabetes, hypoglycemic episodes- the acute complication of diabetes is observed frequently. Hypoglycemia occurs when the plasma glucose levels may be less than 50–60 mg/dl. An alternative definition is a decrease in the blood glucose level or its tissue […]

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Blood Glucose Levels: Normal And Diabetic Sugar Levels

What is blood glucose level: Blood glucose level is the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is also known as serum glucose level. The amount of glucose in the blood is expressed as millimoles per litre (mmol/l) or mg/dl. Normally, blood glucose levels stay within narrow limits throughout the day 80 to 120 […]