Unterzuckerung

hypoglycaemia, low blood sugar

noun OON-ter-tsoo-ker-oong Rare

Usage Note

Unterzuckerung is the lay term for hypoglycaemia, a dangerously low blood-glucose level. It can cause sweating, trembling, confusion, and loss of consciousness; diabetic patients on insulin must recognise and treat it quickly.

Examples

"Bei einer Unterzuckerung sollte man sofort etwas Süßes essen oder trinken."

Natural Translation

In the event of hypoglycaemia one should immediately eat or drink something sweet.

Literal Translation

With an under-sugaring one should immediately eat or drink something sweet.

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