Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) means that blood levels of glucose are too low. This condition is most commonly a complication of treatment for diabetes. Symptoms of hypoglycemia vary among people. When blood sugar levels drop, symptoms can include
- trembling,
- anxiety,
- palpitations (fast or pounding heartbeat),
- sweating,
- clammy skin, and
- hunger.
These are among the early symptoms of hypoglycemia. Other possible symptoms of low blood sugar can be
- dizziness,
- lightheadedness,
- chills,
- nausea, and
- lack of coordination.
If the low blood sugar levels persist, more serious symptoms develop, such as
Eventually, coma may develop.
Causes of hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia occurs as a side effect of many treatments for type 1 or 2 diabetes. There are other rare causes for the condition, such as insulin-producing tumors (insulinomas) and certain medications.
Other hypoglycemia symptoms and signs
- Anxiety
- Blurred Vision
- Chills
- Clammy Skin
- Coma
- Confusion
- Delirium
- Difficulty Thinking
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Fatigue
- Hunger
- Irritability
- Lightheadedness
- Loss of Coordination
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Numbness in Mouth or Tongue
- Pale Skin
- Palpitations
- Racing Heartbeat
- Seizures
- Sensation of Abnormal Heartbeat
- Shakiness
- Slurred Speech
- Sweating
- Trembling
- Tremor
- Unresponsiveness
- Unsteadiness
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