Low Blood Sugar
Low blood sugar means not having enough sugar or glucose in the blood. Low blood sugar is also called hypoglycemia, insulin shock, or insulin reaction. Glucose is needed by the body’s cells. A normal blood sugar level is 70-100. A blood sugar level below 70 is low.
Causes
Sometimes the cause is not known, but it may be from:
• Too much insulin or diabetes pills
• Meals that are skipped or delayed
• Too much exercise or unplanned exercise
Signs
There may be no warning signs or you may:
• Feel dizzy, shaky, nervous, weak or tired
• Sweat
• Feel hungry
• Feel moody or grumpy or not think clearly
• Not be able to speak
• Have blurred vision
• Feel a fast heart beat
• Feel numb around the mouth or lips
• Have a headache
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