Which condition is associated with low blood glucose?

Which condition is associated with low blood glucose?

• A. Hyperglycemia
• B. Hypoglycemia
• C. Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
• D. Contusion

Answer: (B)

Low blood glucose is hypoglycemia. It happens when plasma glucose falls below normal, due to factors like taking too much insulin, not eating enough, or excessive exercise. The brain relies on glucose for energy, so a drop can cause symptoms such as sweating, shakiness, fast heartbeat, confusion, or, if severe, seizures or loss of consciousness. The other options describe high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) or brain injuries (subarachnoid hemorrhage, contusion) that aren’t defined by low glucose levels.

Low blood glucose is hypoglycemia. It happens when plasma glucose falls below normal, due to factors like taking too much insulin, not eating enough, or excessive exercise. The brain relies on glucose for energy, so a drop can cause symptoms such as sweating, shakiness, fast heartbeat, confusion, or, if severe, seizures or loss of consciousness. The other options describe high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) or brain injuries (subarachnoid hemorrhage, contusion) that aren’t defined by low glucose levels.