Hypoglycemia Symptoms Checklist (HSC-7)
Psychology: Mental Health1 sample item
About this scale
Hypoglycemia (or low blood sugar ) is a condition in which a person has a low level of blood glucose. Glucose is an essential energy provider and blood sugar needs to stay within a specific range in order to function normally. Hypoglycemia can have a direct profound effect on someone's mental state, both in terms of mood and cognitive performance. The HSC-7 checks for these effects. The HSC-7 checks 4 symptoms of neuroglycopenia (clumsy, confused, difficul
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Source & citation
Barry, J.A., Bouloux, P. & Hardiman, P.J. (2011). The impact of eating behavior on psychological symptoms typical of reactive hypoglycemia. A pilot study comparing women with polycystic ovary syndrome to controls. Appetite, 57, 73-76.
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