What are signs that your blood sugar is too low?
Like hyperglycemia, let’s discuss some of the causes of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), before we dive into the signs of hypoglycemia.
Low blood sugars can be caused by:
- Performing more exercise than usual
- Not eating enough
- Waiting too long between meals
- Taking too much of certain medications
- Drinking alcohol
These causes of low blood sugar may then lead to signs that are recognizable, which you can use as a sign that your blood sugar is below normal levels, such as:
- Shaky or lightheaded
- Confusion
- Inability to concentrate
- Feeling weak or tired
- Numbness or tingling on your tongue or lips
- Sweating
- Headaches
- Increased hunger
- Feeling anxious or irritable
- Nervousness
- Nausea
- Disorientation
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
If you start to experience any of the signs of low blood sugar, you should contact your practitioner right away, so they can suggest methods to improve your blood sugar management.