Highlights · Hypoglycemia is one of the most common emergencies associated with diabetes in ambulatory care. However, most patients do not require hospitalization, as they usually respond to treatment.
1 · The incidence of hypoglycemia is not uniform due to the lack of standardization of definition and classification. 1 · In this regard, this article highlights the definition, classification, and consequences of hypoglycemia and its association with cardiovascular events.