From: The Silent Alarm: Inside the Hypoglycemic Crisis
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The human brain requires a continuous supply of glucose to function properly.

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The brain is an energy-hungry organ. Unlike other tissues, it cannot store its own fuel. It relies entirely on the bloodstream to deliver a constant stream of glucose. When this supply runs thin, cognitive functions begin to crumble because the brain simply cannot function without it.

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