A much more serious type of hypoglycemia occurs when a diabetic takes more insulin than is needed to metabolize the available glucose. The onset of symptoms of an insulin reaction— hunger, tingling sensations, sweating, faintness, impaired vision, mood changes, palpitations, and a cold, clammy sensation—can be reversed by immediately eating a tablespoonful of sugar or […]
Eat small, frequent meals with a mix of carbs, fats, and protein. A diet made up mostly of carbohydrates may produce mild symptoms of hypoglycemia even though the blood sugar levels are usually in the low-normal range. Here’s what happens: A person may skip breakfast or have only simple carbohydrates—for example, a glass of orange […]
This condition occurs when blood sugar levels plummet 1 to 2 hours after a meal. Symptoms include dizziness, headache, hunger, trembling, palpitations, and irritability. Many people who experience vague, unexplained symptoms assume that they have reactive hypoglycemia, but the condition is not common. This is because the human body has a very sensitive feedback system […]
Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, occurs when the amount of insulin in the blood exceeds that needed to metabolize the available glucose. It is seen often when a person with diabetes takes too much insulin, but it can also occur in other circumstances, such as an overconsumption of alcohol; taking large amounts of aspirin or […]