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Hypoglycemia is a condition caused by a very low level of blood sugar (glucose), your body’s main energy source. Hypoglycemia is often related to the treatment of diabetes. There are still other conditions that can cause low blood sugar in people without diabetes.

1. Some medications used for kidney failure.

2. A high amount of alcohol, which can stop your liver from producing glucose.

3. Any disorder that affects the liver, heart, or kidneys.

4. Some eating disorders such as anorexia.

5. Pregnancy

When You Have Low Blood Sugar
First, eat or drink 15 grams of a fast-acting carbohydrate, such as:

Three to four glucose tablets
One tube of glucose gel
Four to six pieces of hard candy (not sugar-free)
1/2 cup fruit juice
1 cup skim milk
1/2 cup soft drink (not sugar-free)
1 tablespoon honey (put it under your tongue so it gets absorbed into your bloodstream faster)