What are the causes of non-diabetic hypoglycemia?
Following are some of the possible causes of hypoglycemia: • Fasting hypoglycemia: • Certain medicines. • Drinking large amounts of alcohol. Alcohol is found in beer, wine, or hard liquor. • Low levels of certain hormones. • Liver disease, kidney disease, or other serious illness. • The body makes too much insulin (hormone that moves glucose out of the blood stream and into cells to be used for energy). This condition is called hyperinsulinism. • Certain types of tumors (growths). • Disorders which affect the way your body uses glucose. • The body over-reacts to the action of insulin, causing the blood sugar to drop too much. • Reactive hypoglycemia: The causes of reactive hypoglycemia are not always clear. Some people who have had stomach surgery may have problems with low blood sugar after the surgery. Disorders which affect the way the body uses glucose may also cause reactive hypoglycemia. Sometimes, the cause of reactive hypoglycemia is not known. What are the signs and symptoms o
