You may be able to prevent ever having low blood sugar. The medical term for low blood sugar is hypoglycemia. If you are taking insulin, very low blood sugar is sometimes called an insulin reaction or insulin shock. Low blood sugar is usually a side effect of diabetes treatment.
* The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides benefits for aged, blind, and disabled people without regard to prior workforce participation. It is administered by the Social Security Administration, but it is not funded by Social Security taxes.
Social security payments and other benefits are currently made available under the following acts of parliament: 1  Social Security Act 1991. 2  A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999. 3  Student Assistance Act 1973. 4  Paid Parental Leave Act 2010.