10 Symptoms of Hypoglycemia
Symptom #5: Slurred Speech
Slurred speech can be an indicator of hypoglycemia. As with many other functions, the speech process requires energy that is produced from glucose. When your bloodstream is low in glucose, the brain and the vocal chords have little energy to process and execute speech.
This causes you to have slurred speech. But this may not be apparent to you because your brain will also be processing the speech slowly. However, to other people you will sound like you have had too much to drink. If you are diabetic and have had such an experience, it helps to inform those close to you what to do in case they notice you having slurred speech. As mentioned elsewhere, low blood glucose can be treated by taking sugary foods or drinks.
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