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Question
Differentiate hyperglycemia from hypoglycemia.
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Hyperglycemia | Hypoglycemia |
| 1. | Elevation in the blood sugar level is called hyperglycemia | Decrease in the blood sugar level is called hypoglycemia. |
| 2. | This happens due to reduced secretion of insulin. | This happens due to increased secretion of insulin. |
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