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Can anyone get hypoglycemia (blood sugar less then 3.9) from not eating enough? (not diabetic)

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Dr. Harold Mandel answered

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Yes: Yes-Consider that a person who has the eating disorder anorexia may not be consuming enough food for their body to produce sufficient glucose. I wish you well with your health!

Answered 7/17/2019

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