Hypoglycaemia — Uganda (General Adult population)
Definition
Blood glucose <3.0 mmol/L (55 mg/dl).
Early Symptoms
Hunger, dizziness, tremors, sweating, nervousness, confusion, palpitations, weakness.
Late / Severe Features
Profuse sweating, convulsions, loss of consciousness.
Investigations
Blood glucose (generally <3.0 mmol/L). Specific investigations to exclude other causes (insulin overdose, alcohol, hepatic disease, insulinoma, etc.).
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