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Is low blood sugar an indication of problems with the liver?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

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Liver: Yes especially in cirrhosis. It is usually indicated by a fasting hypoglycemia and not necessarily a reactive one after meals.

Answered 4/7/2013

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