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 733 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
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.