Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, occurs when your blood sugar level falls below 4 mmol/L.
It requires prompt treatment to prevent it from worsening but is generally manageable independently.
Conversely, high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, refers to excessively elevated blood sugar levels.
Recognizing Low Blood Sugar
Hypoglycemia mainly affects individuals with diabetes who are using insulin or certain diabetes medications; it’s rare in people without diabetes.
Common symptoms of low blood sugar include:
- Hunger
- Dizziness
- Anxiety or irritability
- Sweating
- Shaking
- Tingling in the lips
- Heart palpitations
- Fatigue or weakness
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
In severe instances, symptoms can progress to seizures, fainting, or even loss of consciousness.
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