Hypoglycemia Symptoms
Submitted by Thiruvelan on Wed, 06/23/2010 - 13:37
Symptoms of hypoglycemia low blood sugar may vary because low blood sugar can be mild, moderate, or severe.
In healthy people, fasting blood glucose levels are usually between 70 and 99 mg/dL.
Symptoms of mild hypoglycemia
Symptoms of mild low blood sugar usually develop when blood sugar falls below 70 mg/dL and may include:
- heavy hunger,
- nausea
- sweating,cold, clammy even with out any physical acitivy
- rapid heartbeat
- trembling
- numbness sensation
Symptoms of moderate hypoglycemia
If blood glucose level falls below 55 mg/dl, the nervous symtoms will start appearing:
- irritability, anxiety, restlessness, or anger.
- Confusion, thinking difficulty, concentration difficulty.
- Blurred vision, dizziness, lightheadness or headache.
- lack of energy, feels weak, Fatigue, lethargy, or drowsiness.
- Poor coordination and difficulty walking
- talking difficulty - staggering or slurred speech.
Symptoms of severe hypoglycemia
If the blood glucose level falls below 35-40 mg/dl, it is fatal and the symptoms are
- Drop in body temperature.
- Seizures or convulsions.
- unconsciousness, coma.
If emergency treatment not provided for severe hypoglycemia can cause irreversible brain damage, heart problems and can be fatal.
Hypoglycemia signs and symptoms at sleep
- crying out or having nightmares,
- too much perspiration,
- feeling tired, irritable, or confused after waking up
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