{"id":26337,"date":"2020-03-01T14:00:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-01T08:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/?p=26337"},"modified":"2021-01-13T16:19:48","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T10:49:48","slug":"hypoglycemia-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/hypoglycemia-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar level in your body"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We always talk about high blood sugar levels, <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diabetes-care\/types-of-insulin-for-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">which is known as diabetes<\/a>. Today we are going to explore Hypoglycemia, which is low blood sugar level. Well, It is quite common among all of us. It is a condition that occurs when your body is having very little or no amount of blood sugar in your body.\u00a0 So, let&#8217;s discuss in detail what it is, its symptoms, causes as well as treatment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diabetes-care\/myths-and-facts-about-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">10 Common Myths and Facts about Diabetes<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>What is Hypoglycemia?<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is a condition that is caused by a very low level of blood sugar as glucose is your body&#8217;s main energy source. Low blood sugar is often related to the treatment of diabetes. Although, a variety of conditions can rarely cause low blood sugar in people who don&#8217;t have diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are some signs and symptoms of low blood sugar include:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An irregular heart rhythm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pale skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shakiness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/causes-of-anxiety-disorders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anxiety<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sweating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hunger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Irritability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tingling sensation around the mouth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crying out during sleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>As hypoglycemia worsens, signs and symptoms may include<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confusion, abnormal behavior or both, such as the inability to complete routine tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visual disturbances, such as blurred vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/seizures-learn-how-to-tackle-brain-disorder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seizures<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loss of consciousness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What is the main cause of hypoglycemia<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diabetes-care\/when-do-i-take-insulin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Too much insulin<\/a> or other diabetes medications may cause the blood sugar level to drop too low, causing low blood sugar. It may also happen if you don&#8217;t eat as much food as usual after taking diabetes medication, or if you exercise more than you normally would.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(You Might Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diabetes-care\/diabetes-care-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Your Diabetes Care Team Help to Manage Diabetes<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to prevent hypoglycemia<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have diabetes, there are some ways you can prevent hypoglycemia include:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Follow the meal plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eat at least three evenly spaced meals each day with between-meal snacks as prescribed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan the meals no more than 4 to 5 hours apart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Exercise at least 30 minutes to 1 hour after meals. Check the sugar level before and after exercise, and discuss with the doctor what types of changes can be made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Double-check the insulin and dose of diabetes medicine before taking it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you drink alcohol, be moderate and monitor the blood sugar levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Know when your medicine is at its peak level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Test your blood sugar as often as directed by your doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try to carry an identification bracelet that says that you have diabetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How is Hypoglycemia Treated<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The treatment of the underlying condition of hypoglycemia may include:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Medications:<\/strong>\u00a0 If a medication is the cause of the hypoglycemia, then the doctor will likely advise changing the medication or adjusting the dosage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tumor treatment:\u00a0<\/strong> A tumor in the pancreas is treated by surgical removal of the tumor. In such cases, partial removal of the pancreas is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this blog, a description of hypoglycemia along with some ways to treat it effectively are mentioned. This information is shared by the <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/doctors\/noida\/sector-78\/general-physician\/dramitsachdeva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best diabetologist in Noida<\/a> in regards to the people suffering from issues related to glucose level.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diabetes-care\/signs-and-symptoms-of-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes<\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We always talk about high blood sugar levels, which is known as diabetes. 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