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January 9, 2001

Hypoglycemia

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Question from San Rafael, California, USA:

Is a hypoglycemic seizure just like an epileptic seizure? That is: Does the person yell and feel like they are swallowing their tongue? Do eyes roll back? Do they shake? Etc.?

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

There are many types of seizures, and it is not possible to diagnose hypoglycemia on the basis of any special characteristic of an episode.

DOB