Junior Flight Attendants (i.e. new-hires) often carry the brunt of the job because they frequently work less than 50 hours or less per month, making it very difficult to make ends meet financially. Reserves are usually guaranteed to be paid for at least 65 hours per month (it varies between airlines), and that helps.
Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar, is when blood sugar decreases to below normal levels. This may result in a variety of symptoms including clumsiness, trouble talking, confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures, or death. A feeling of hunger, sweating, shakiness, and weakness may also be present. Symptoms typically come on quickly.
Hypoglycemia means low blood glucose, or blood sugar. Your body needs glucose to have enough energy. After you eat, your blood absorbs glucose. If you eat more sugar than your body needs, your muscles, and liver store the extra. When your blood sugar begins to fall, a hormone tells your liver to release glucose. Read more on MedlinePlus.gov.