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Hypoglycemia and Diabetes
As hypoglycemia (or chronically low blood sugar) is often a precursor to diabetes, I would like to outline the metabolic events leading to hypoglycemia and diabetes. The pancreas produces two hormones to regulate blood sugar levels, insulin and glucagon. A dynamic equilibrium usually exists between these two hormones. Insulin ensures that the blood sugar does not get too high, while glucagon ensures that it does not get too low. The more we can maintain the proper balance between them, the healthier we will be. Problems start to arise, however, when too much sugar or refined carbohydrates are consumed.