Which of the following conditions usually leads to hypoglycemia?

Over-medication with insulin is a primary cause of hypoglycemia, which occurs when blood sugar levels drop to dangerously low levels. Insulin is a hormone that lowers blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into the cells. When there is excessive insulin in the bloodstream, especially in relation to the amount of food consumed or the body’s metabolic needs, it can result in an imbalance where glucose is depleted too rapidly from the circulation. This can take place if a patient uses too much insulin or takes it without adequately adjusting their food intake or activity level, leading to symptoms such as shakiness, dizziness, confusion, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness.

In contrast, increased food intake typically raises blood glucose levels, excessive exercise usually increases glucose utilization in the body, and a decreased need for insulin indicates that the body requires less insulin due to improved blood sugar control or changes in body weight or activity, which would not result in hypoglycemia on its own.