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.
This article is based on the Social Security Act and other laws which describe. covered and non-covered items and services and their payment under Part A and. Part B. Originally, the Social Security Act did not authorize any form of âprior. authorizationâ for Medicare services.