Hypoglycemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Methods
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Low blood sugar or in medical terms known as Hypoglycemia is a condition in which a person's blood glucose levels are at a low level. Low blood sugar can happen to anyone without exception, especially in people with diabetes who use insulin. Hypoglycemia can occur when blood glucose levels drop below 70 mg/dL. This is in accordance with the criteria set by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). However, in people with healthy conditions, low blood sugar is almost impossible. Signs of Hypoglycemia can vary depending on each individual. However, in general, hunger, dizziness, sweating, shaking, and heart palpitations, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, blurred vision, and feeling confused are symptoms of low blood sugar.
The use of certain medications, especially anti-diabetic drugs, greatly contributes to decreased blood sugar. In addition to excessive alcohol consumption, critical medical conditions, and tumors known as insulinomas can also trigger low blood sugar. Insulinoma is a rare tumor that develops in the pancreas, an organ that functions to produce the hormone insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. Low blood sugar levels can also be influenced by cortisol deficiency, as well as liver or kidney disease that has reached the end stage. The consequences of low blood sugar can face a condition called hypoglycemia unawareness. Mild to moderate hypoglycemia can cause various negative impacts.
Low blood sugar conditions should never be taken lightly, because it can cause accidents such as falls and broken bones. A person with symptoms of hypoglycemia is at risk of cognitive impairment and requires hospitalization. If low blood sugar lasts for a long period of time, it can cause more serious effects and potentially damage brain structures. People with symptoms of low blood sugar are strongly advised to adopt a regular diet. Then exercise regularly to maintain the health of the body's organs. Regular health checks are also highly recommended to detect liver or kidney dysfunction early, so that it can be treated before the condition becomes more serious. If you feel you are experiencing symptoms of hypoglycemia, you should consult a doctor immediately. Avoid self-diagnosis so that the treatment and medication given can be appropriate and according to needs.
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