Guide To The Causes Of Hypoglycemia

Hormone Deficiencies

Hypoglycemia may occur due to a deficiency in hormones that are important to glucagon storage and release. Certain hormones are critical in maintaining blood sugar. This is because they command the liver to release glucose back into the blood when necessary. The adrenal glands release cortisol and epinephrine in the appropriate circumstances, such as during the stress response. A deficiency in one or both of these hormones can interrupt normal blood sugar regulation and cause hypoglycemia. 

An individual's pituitary gland is responsible for the production and release of growth hormone. The growth hormone also plays a critical role in the release of glucose from the liver when it is needed. A deficiency of growth hormone can impair the glucose release back into the blood. This leads to non-diabetic hypoglycemia.

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