Understanding Hypoglycemia: Causes, symptoms, and life-saving treatment, by Maryam Sulaiman Hypoglycemia, often referred to as low blood sugar, occurs when the glucose levels in your blood drop below a healthy range. While it is most common in individuals with diabetes, particularly Type 1, hypoglycemia can affect anyone and requires immediate attention. When blood sugar falls too low, the body experiences a range of warning signs, including shakiness, dizziness, and a rapid heartbeat. For individuals with diabetes, hypoglycemia is usually a result of excess insulin—either from the body’s own production or from...