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Low blood sugar is a medical condition known as hypoglycemia. It occurs when your blood sugar levels fall below normal. Although the condition occurs most often as a side effect of diabetes medication, it also occurs unrelated to the disease, according to Mayo Clinic.
Medications
Some medications may cause low blood sugar, such as quinine that treats leg cramps and malaria. Hypoglycemia is also a side effect of medication used to treat kidney failure.
Alcohol
Heavy alcohol consumption can prevent the liver from "releasing stored glucose into the bloodstream," according to Mayo Clinic. The body depends on the liver to produce the glucose it requires.
Disorders
Anorexia can lead to low blood sugar. This eating disorder starves the body of the substances essential to the formation of glucose eventually causing hypoglycemia.
After Eating
Low blood sugar can occur after eating. This event is called "reactive or postprandial hypoglycemia" which is common in people who have had gastric bypass surgery, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Prevention
If you frequently experience low blood sugar and you are not diabetic, begin eating small meals throughout the day to keep your levels normal. If you are diabetic and experiencing frequent low blood sugar, consult with a doctor.
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