Common Symptoms of Hypoglycemia
Most persons have hypoglycemia symptoms when blood sugar levels are 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or below. Each diabetic individual may experience various hypoglycemic symptoms. You'll learn to recognize yours. Early signs and symptoms include:- Dizziness or feeling wobbly
- Hunger
- Headaches
- Heart pounding or pulse racing
- Looking pale
- Sweating
- Trembling
- Weakness
- Unexplained weight loss
- Coordination issues
- Inability to concentrate
- Numbness of the tongue and mouth
- Seizures
- Nightmares or nightmares
- Coma
Having a Healthy Diet
Low blood sugar might occur if you take too much insulin for the number of carbs you consume. For example, it is possible that:- After consuming a meal high in simple sugars
- If you skip a snack or fail to eat a full meal
- If you have dinner later than normal
- If you drink booze without eating anything
What to Do When You Have Low Blood Sugar
First, consume 15 grams of a quick-acting carbohydrate, such as:- Approximately three to four glucose tablets
- A single tube of glucose gel
- Four to six hard candy pieces (not sugar-free)
- 1 cup of fruit juice
- 1 quart skim milk
- 1 cup of soft drink (not sugar-free)
- 1 teaspoon honey (put it under your tongue, so it gets absorbed into your bloodstream faster)