We all know the importance of sugar into the body and how it can affect the normal functioning of the body.
We all know the importance of sugar into the body and how it can affect the normal functioning of the body. Sugar is the source of energy and decreased levels of blood glucose make you feel lethargic and weak.
According to the study conducted by the national institute of the health approx 57% of people in india suffers from hypoglycemia and this is most common in the womens
Generally hypoglycemia occurs in the people who are on diabetic medication however it can also affect those people who do not have diabetes therefore it is important to monitor your blood glucose level.in this article we’ll dig more into the hypoglycemia its types and how to manage it. This article is for everyone whether you have developed hypoglycemia or not because studies says that every person once in their lifetime will have hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is a condition in which your blood glucose levels drop down than the normal range it generally occur if you are taking antidiabetic medicine for your diabetes and the blood sugar level comes below 70 mg/dl then you are hypoglycemic and in normal individual if the blood sugar level is below than 54 mg /dl than that person also have hypoglycemia
Symptoms of Hypoglycemia
- Excess in hunger
- Excessive sweating
- Confusion
- Nausea vomiting
- Unresponsiveness
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Blurred vision
- Slurred speech
- Tremors
Causes of Hypoglycemia
- Antidiabetic Medications: Person who are taking medicine for the diabetes which main functions is to decrease the glucose level into the body have a high chance of developing the hypoglycemia therefore especially for people who are on antidiabetic it is essential for them to monitor their blood glucose level regularly.
- Starvation: hypoglycemia is very common in people who are starving/fasting such thing is commonly seen in people with anorexia,hypoglycemia is very common in them.long term starvation cause the body to use glucose from glycogen stores.
- Excessive alcohol: drinking alcohol excessively without taking proper food can inhibit the liver from releasing the glucose from glycogen store and cause hypoglycemia.
- Overproduction of insulin: Some condition such as defects in the pancreas which is responsible for the secretion of the insulin in the body can cause the body to produce more insulin than required this can lead to hypoglycemia, tumour in adrenal gland can also result in the hypoglycemia as it can cause the imbalance in the hormone which is responsible for the glucose metabolism
- Chronic illnesses: some serious disease such as hepatitis,adrenal gland tumour,kidney disease,heart disease etc can also affect the glucose level in the body.
What is Hypoglycemia Unawareness?
When the person is suffering from hypoglycemia repeatedly then it may lead to hypoglycemia unawareness. It is the condition in which your body stops producing the symptoms which warn about hypoglycemia such as palpitations,excessive sweating etc.
if you have the diabetes and the recurring episode of low blood glucose, your healthcare provider will improve your therapeutic regimen
Hypoglycemia unawareness will increase the risk of developing life threatening condition continuous glucose monitoring is must for those people who have developed hypoglycemia unawareness
Management of Hypoglycemia
- Make sure you take food at short intervals to balance the requirement of blood sugar instead of eating a large meal at once.
- Understand the risk factors which are causing your body to decrease blood glucose level. So that management of blood sugar level can be done accordingly
- Limit your alcohol intake as it can cause the decrease secretion of glucose in the body
- Monitor your blood glucose level regularly
- Review your eating habits and form a proper diet plan with the help of dietician to meet the needs of your body glucose requirement
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