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low blood sugar; hypoglycemia
A medical condition in which blood sugar (glucose) levels drop below normal, causing symptoms such as shakiness, sweating, confusion, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness.
低血糖でめまいがした。
I felt dizzy from low blood sugar.
Composed of 低 (low) + 血糖 (blood sugar). A common medical term that many people encounter in daily health discussions. Particularly relevant for people with diabetes, athletes, and those who skip meals.
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Common collocations
- 低血糖になる: to develop low blood sugar
- 低血糖を起こす: to have a hypoglycemic episode
- 低血糖症状: hypoglycemic symptoms
- 低血糖発作: hypoglycemic attack