WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES?
The exact causes of hypoglycemia are yet unknown. Several factors are involved in developing the hypoglycemia syndrome. It is clear that extra risk is present in case of: • heredity if hypoglycemia or diabetes runs in the family; • weakened immune system, e.g. after a (viral) infection; • tumors, like an insulinoma; • wrong eating habits, esp. sugar intake; • prolonged use of refined food; • prolonged use of drugs like antibiotics; • hormonal disorders; • chronic stress, bodily as well as mental; • old infections, e.g. Pfeiffer disease; • pancreas overload; • excess physical exercise; • food intolerance and allergies, e.g. celiac symptoms and hypoglycemia symptoms can be very look-alike, some people consider hypoglycemia as a side-effect of their allergy or intolerance. For a concise discussion of several clinical causes of hypoglycemia you could visit the Hypoglycemia Homepage Holland: http://huizen.dds.nl/~hypo/causes.htm .
