👉 Myxedema, also known as hypoglycemia, is a condition where the body's response to glucose (a sugar) decreases. It occurs when the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas is insufficient or not enough for the body to use it properly. This can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, dry mouth and frequent urination. Symptoms usually appear within 24 hours after eating a high carbohydrate meal, but they can also occur in response to other factors like stress or infection