Hypoglycemia Conditions That Must Be Careful For People With Diabetes

Hypoglycemia

Conditions That Must Be Careful For People With Diabetes

Diabetic hypoglycemia occurs when people with diabetes don't have enough sugar or glucose in their blood. Glucose itself is the main source of fuel for the body and brain. So, if the body does not have enough glucose, the body and brain cannot function properly.

Generally, someone is said to have hypoglycemia if they have blood sugar levels below 70 mg/dL or 3.9 mmol/L. People with diabetes are prone to hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia takes a toll on the body so it is important to pay attention to the early warning signs of hypoglycemia and treat it promptly.

Everyone's reaction to hypoglycemia is not the same. Therefore, it is necessary to study the signs and symptoms that arise when low blood sugar.

Some common signs and symptoms:

•Shiver

• Feeling anxious and nervous

• Cold sweats

•Hungry

•Dizzy

•Nauseous

•Pale

• Chest pounding

• Blurred vision

•Loss of consciousness

Because the signs and symptoms above are not specific for hypoglycemia, checking blood sugar levels must be done to confirm hypoglycemia.

Causes of Hypoglycemia in Diabetes

To correct hyperglycemia conditions, insulin injections or some other drugs must be given to lower blood sugar levels in the body. However, if the amount of insulin is too much, blood sugar levels can drop, causing hypoglycemia.

Another thing that might be another cause of hypoglycemia is if you are taking medicines for diabetes/receiving insulin injections, but your food intake is insufficient (decreased glucose intake) or you do too much physical activity (using excessive glucose).

Low blood sugar levels trigger the release of the hormone adrenaline (epinephrine), which is also known as the fight-or-flight hormone. Epinephrine is the cause of the symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as chest palpitations, sweating, anxiety and dizziness.

If the blood sugar level continues to fall, the brain cannot receive the amount of glucose it needs and its function is impaired. This causes blurred vision, difficulty concentrating, confusion, numbness, and drowsiness.

What to do

Here are some things to keep in mind when dealing with people with hypoglycemia:

• Do not inject insulin, as this will cause blood sugar levels to drop further.

• Do not give food or drink, because it can cause choking

• Give glucagon by injection or nasal spray

• Call an ambulance if the person doesn't respond or you don't know what to do.

Prevention

Here are some things you can do to prevent diabetic hypoglycemia:

• Monitor blood sugar. Check and record blood sugar levels several times a week or several times a day. Monitoring can help ensure blood sugar levels stay within a normal range.

• Don't skip or postpone meals. It is important for people with diabetes to eat the right amount and at the right time.

• Take medicine according to the right dose and time, according to the doctor's instructions.

• Adjust medication or food if you increase your physical activity.

• Note when hypoglycaemic reactions occur. This can help the healthcare team identify patterns that contribute to hypoglycemia and find ways to prevent them.