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WHAT IS LOW BLOOD SUGAR IN DIABETIC PATIENTS ?

Let's know briefly about the decreased blood sugar level in diabetics and its symptoms and harmful effects on one's body.

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Dr K.K , MD Medicine

11/8/20212 min read

WHAT IS HYPOGLYCEMIA ???

WHAT IS HYPOGLYCEMIA ?
WHAT IS HYPOGLYCEMIA ?

The normal blood sugar ranges from 70- 110 mg/dl.

If it gets below 70 mg/dl, it's called hypoglycemia or low blood glucose.

Further, if the blood glucose level drops below 54 mg/dl, it becomes a medical emergency (call 911 ) and the person needs to get admitted to the nearest hospital asap

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A HYPOGLYCEMIC ATTACK ???

SYMPTOMS OF LOW BLOOD SUGAR
SYMPTOMS OF LOW BLOOD SUGAR

Due to Many reasons like OVERDOSE OF  INSULIN, DOUBLE DOSE OF ANTIDIABETIC MEDICATIONS, LESS FOOD CONSUMPTION PLUS MORE EXERCISE, one can have HYPOGLYCEMIC ATTACK with the following symptoms in the beginning --
1. SUDDEN BODY WEAKNESS
2. TIREDNESS
3. SUDDEN SWEATING
4. SUDDEN SHAKING OF HANDS AND LEGS
5. INCREASED HUNGER WITH STOMACH PAIN
6. PALPITATIONS (RAISED HEARTBEAT)
7. HEADACHE AND BODYACHE
8. DIFFICULTY IN VISION 

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT'S NOT TREATED ???
If one is neglected or home alone or the hypoglycemic attack is not treated it may lead to 

CONFUSION, DIZZINESS, SYNCOPE, SEIZURES and even one can have SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST or COMA or DEATH.

HYPOGLYCEMIA CAN CAUSE DEATH IF NOT TREATED
HYPOGLYCEMIA CAN CAUSE DEATH IF NOT TREATED

HOW TO PREVENT IT ???

1. CHECK YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE daily until it gets controlled onto a certain level.
2. Always Decrease your INSULIN dose before doing heavy strenuous exercise.
3. Make sure you have a CHOCOLATE or a Candy in your pocket always that you can eat at the beginning of a hypoglycemic episode and then check your blood glucose after 15 minutes of eating it and in case if it's STILL LOW just rush to an EMERGENCY.
4. Avoid Heavy alcohol intake as that can also cause a hypoglycemic attack.
5. Have a Regular Follow UP and consult your physician for dose adjustment if you have frequent attacks of low blood glucose.

A CHOCOLATE CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE TOO.
A CHOCOLATE CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE TOO.

THE CONCLUSION

If you are Diabetic you need to get educated about the HYPOGLYCEMIA and its early warning signs .

If it gets worse .ALWAYS SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION as early as possible.