PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hypoglycemia results from low sugar levels due to the ____
A
absence of insulin
B
presence of too much insulin
C
presence of iodine and calcium
D
lack of sugar in one’s diet
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -But too much insulin or other diabetes medications may cause your blood sugar level to drop too much, causing hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can also occur if you eat less than usual after taking your regular dose of diabetes medication, or if you exercise more than you typically do.

Detailed explanation-2: -Low blood glucose levels can be a side effect of insulin or some other medicines that help your pancreas release insulin into your blood. Taking these can lower your blood glucose level. Insulin and some other diabetes medicines can lower your blood glucose level. Not eating or drinking enough carbohydrates (carbs).

Detailed explanation-3: -Not eating enough carbs for how much insulin you take. Timing of when you take your insulin. The amount and timing of physical activity. Drinking alcohol.

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