Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when your blood sugar
(glucose) is too low. Blood sugar below 70 mg/dL is considered
low. Blood sugar at or below this level can harm you. Insulin
shock; Low blood sugar Hypoglycemia occurs when: - Your body's
sugar (glucose) is used up too quickly - Glucose is released
into the bloodstream too slowly - Too much insulin is released
into the bloodstream Insulin is a hormone that reduces blood
sugar. It is produced by the pancreas in response to increased
glucose levels in the blood. Low blood sugar is most commonly
seen inpeople with diabetes who are taking insulin or other
medicines to control their diabetes. Babies who are born to
mothers with diabetes may have severe drops in blood sugar.
Hypoglycemia in people who do not have diabetes may be caused
by: - Drinking alcohol - Insulinoma - a rare tumor in the
pancreas that produces too much insulin - Lack (deficiency) of a
hormone, such as cortisol or thyroid hormone - Severe heart,
kidney, or liver failure or a body-wid