Hypoglycemia
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Hypoglycemia is a drop in sugar (glucose) in the blood below normal levels. Because glucose is the body's main source of energy, its lack can quickly affect the body's function.
Which specialist treats it? The endocrinologist and the diabetologist are the reference when there is underlying diabetes or hormonal problems, the internist and the general practitioner support the follow-up, and a severe episode may require emergency care.
Frequent symptoms: Tremors, sweating, palpitations, intense hunger, dizziness, confusion, and, in severe cases, loss of consciousness.
Common causes: It is usually related to skipping meals, intense physical effort, or the management of diabetes, though it may also have other origins. If the episodes recur, it's worth having a professional check what is causing them.
Data on 650 doctors who treat hypoglycemia
Which specialist treats hypoglycemia?
If you have hypoglycemia, see a general practitioner for an initial assessment. A diabetes specialist or an endocrinologist can provide specialized follow-up, and an emergency medicine physician can step in for acute cases. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in hypoglycemia
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rafael Reynaga Martinez
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Carlos Lozano Márquez
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Armando Alvarez Martínez
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Javier Baldizon Recio
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Frequently asked questions
What is hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia is a drop in sugar (glucose) in the blood below normal levels. Because glucose is the body's main source of energy, its lack can quickly affect the body's function.
Which doctor treats hypoglycemia?
If you have hypoglycemia, see a general practitioner for an initial assessment. A diabetes specialist or an endocrinologist can provide specialized follow-up, and an emergency medicine physician can step in for acute cases. Find these specialists.