Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by low level of blood sugar. It is commonly seen in people suffering from diabetes. However, anyone starving for long durations can also, at times, suffer from hypoglycemia. It is a relatively dangerous condition as compared to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).
What are the common causes of Hypoglycemia?
Overdoses of diabetes medications are said to be the major cause of hypoglycemia. It can also occur as a side-effect of some diabetes medications, including insulin and oral diabetes medications—pills—that increase insulin production.
Apart from these, some other causes that can lead to hypoglycemia are:
- Delayed food consumption
- Starvation for long hours
- Increased activity or exercise
- Extreme loose motions and vomiting
- Excessive alcohol consumption
How to identify the symptoms of Hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia is a health emergency, which, if left unattended, can lead to life-threatening complications. Here are the symptoms one should observe:
- Sweating with weakness
- Increased hunger
- Increased heartbeats and palpitation
- Shivering
- Giddiness and behavioral changes
- Mental confusion progressing to unconsciousness
- Blurring of vision
- Rarely fits-like reaction
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