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Risk factors for severe hypoglycemia
| Risk Factors for Severe Hypoglycemia | Reference number |
|---|---|
| Younger age |
(30)(18) |
| Longer duration of diabetes |
(30)(18) |
| Male gender |
(30)(18) |
| Caucasian race |
(30) |
| Lower HbA1c |
(30)(31)(18) |
| Higher insulin dose |
(18) |
| Lower BMI |
(30) |
| Lower socioeconomic status or Underinsurance |
(30)(31)(18) |
| Psychiatric disorders (thought to be due to infrequent capillary blood glucose testing and chaotic lifestyle) | (30) |
