Hypoglycemia

Causes, symptoms and immediate treatments for hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia is the medical term for a lower than normal blood sugar level (lower than 70mg/dl). The word actually means “under sweet blood”. Hypoglycemia can cause a variety of symptoms occurring because of the lack of the primary source of energy for the brain which is glucose.

• Low blood sugar levels may be low due to:
• Too much diabetes medication
• Not eating meals
• Too much exercise
• Warning Signs:
• Shakiness
• Sweating
• Exhaustion
• Confusion
• Rapid heartbeat
• Blurred vision
• Headaches
• In order to elevate blood sugar fast, choose ONE of these options:  
• 3 glucose tablets
• A cup of juice
• A cup of regular non-diet soda
• 6 or 7 small hard candies (not sugar-free)
• A cup of skim milk