Hypoglycemia

Symptoms, complications, advices—everything you need to know about this illness.

Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels are too low. It’s most common among diabetics who inject insulin or take oral diabetes medicine, but it can happen to anyone if they haven’t eaten in a while or after a meal high in carbohydrates.

The amount of glucose in the blood ranges between 4.0 mmol/L and 8.0 mmol/L.

Symptoms

Trembling
Palpitations
Perspiration
Anxiety
Hunger
Nausea
Tingling
Paleness
Difficulty concentrating
Mood swings
Confusion
Weakness
Headaches
Dizziness
Vision trouble
Difficulty speaking

Types

Hypoglycemia in fasted state
Reactive hypoglycemia

Complications

Loss of consciousness
Epileptic seizure
Coma

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Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels are too low. It’s most common among diabetics who inject insulin or take oral diabetes medicine, but it can happen to anyone if they haven’t eaten in a while or after a meal high in carbohydrates.

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