|
| Now
you may wonder how you can detect hypoglycemia. The most common signs and symptoms
of a hypoglycemic are as listed below |
|
| Severe
headache early in the morning. |
| Increased
sweating and palpitations. |
| Weakness
and dizziness. |
| Weakness
and dizziness. |
| Blurred
vision and hunger pangs. |
| Mood
swings with or without slurred speech. |
| Can
experience drowsiness. |
| Nervousness
with a confused state of mind. |
| Bed
wetting during the night. |
These
symptoms of hypoglycemia may vary for different individuals and also the same
individuals may experience different symptoms at different times. Thus, one has
to be alert at all times.
If
you experience any of the above symptoms, consult your doctor as self diagnosis
or improper treatment for hypoglycemia can lead to unconsciousness or even convulsions
in extreme situations. To combat hypoglycemia quickly and avoid any complications
have 2 biscuits or a small piece of milk chocolate or 2 teaspoons of glucon D
dissolved in a glass of water or any other sweetened beverage.
Why
does hypoglycemia occur?
| Overdose
of medication; i.e. if you have too many pills or over dosage of insulin. |
| Delay
in regular meal times or skipping one or more meals or a snack. |
| Overexertion.
In other words, if you exercise more than normal, are stressed out or overworked.
Any kind of exertion that one is not accustomed to on a daily basis. |
| Consumption
of alcohol on an empty stomach or when you already have low blood sugar levels. |
Hyperglycemia (High
Blood Sugar Levels)
This
is a condition when the blood sugar levels are much higher than normal. Such uncontrolled
diabetes can be fatal if it is not managed correctly or treated on time. It occurs
only when the prescribed medication has not been taken or when the person is ill
or undergoing severe stress. The unutilized blood sugar has the following effects
on our body.
| Increased
urination and/or increased thirst |
| Dry
mouth and dehydration |
| Pain
in the calves |
| Loss
of appetite |
| Weakness |
| Weight
loss |
| Easy
fatigability |
| Difficulty
in breathing |
| Too
high blood sugar levels may also lead to presence of ketones in the urine. In
extreme cases your physician will recommend periodic blood and urine tests, to
check on the sugar and ketone levels. A fruity odour in the breath is a very common
sign of high ketone levels in the urine. |
Why
does hypoglycemia occur?
| Undiagnosed
diabetes. |
| Omission
or reduction of external insulin or oral medicines. |
| Infections
or acute illness such as flu, cold, diarrhoea etc. |
| Improper
eating habits. |
| Change
in medications. |
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