Hypoglycemia Teaching 785
Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. The body uses hormones to keep the blood sugar in a normal range. But a long-term health problem that needs treatment can cause blood sugar to drop too low. It could be caused by: Medicines, Drinking too much alcohol, Diseases that affect the pancreas, liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, or other organs, Metabolism problems that run in families.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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