10 Low Blood Sugar Symptoms
Low blood sugar is also known as hypoglycemia. It occurs when blood sugar levels drop below normal levels. However, the blood sugar level defining hypoglycemia can be variable. Patients usually experience hypoglycemia symptoms when their blood glucose level drops below 50 mg/dl.
The commonest cause of low blood sugar is the medications used to treat diabetes mellitus. The risk increases among diabetics who take the medications and eat less, exercise more, or consume alcohol. To prevent low blood sugar among diabetics, the dosage of their medications can be matched with their diet, exercise routines, and lifestyle habits. Diabetics also test their glucose levels if they suspect that they are low.
Other causes of hypoglycemia include certain tumors like insulinoma, kidney failure, hypothyroidism, liver disease, starvation, reactive hypoglycemia, severe infections, and drugs. Hypoglycemia can be treated by consuming foods that contain high amounts of simple sugars or by taking dextrose.
