The term used for the condition that results from too much insulin in the bloodstream is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hypoglycemia
The medical term for low blood sugar, which can be the result of administering too much insulin in the bloodstream, is hypoglycemia.
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