What causes low blood sugar without diabetes?

             Written by: Nancy Dixit

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, isn’t just a concern for people with diabetes. In some cases, others can experience it too.  Here are some causes:

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After a meal, the body sometimes releases too much insulin, causing a sudden drop in blood sugar levels. This can be a sign of developing diabetes.

 Reactive Hypoglycemia 

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Too much alcohol can impair liver function, making it hard to release glucose back into the bloodstream and causing hypoglycemia.

Excessive Alcohol Intake 

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Some medications used during malaria treatments, certain antibiotics, and medications for pneumonia, may lead to low blood sugar—especially in children or people with kidney issues.

Certain Medications 

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Anorexia is an eating disorder where fear of weight gain causes dangerously low food intake, leading to low energy and possible hypoglycemia.

Anorexia 

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Conditions like hepatitis or kidney disease can prevent liver and kidneys from managing glucose levels properly, leading to low blood sugar.

Liver & Kidney Problems  

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Disorders in the adrenal or pituitary glands can disrupt glucose-regulating hormones, causing hypoglycemia.

Hormone Imbalances 

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Rare pancreatic tumors may produce excess insulin, leading to frequent drops in blood sugar.

Pancreatic Tumors 

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