Most Common Diabetic Hypoglycemia Symptoms

Sweating

During the early stages of diabetic hypoglycemia, patients may notice sweating. The sweating associated with this condition can occur at any time of the day or night, and it may be accompanied by shakiness, anxiety, and hunger. Patients could also develop chills, and the skin may feel clammy and appear pale. Since sweating is an early indicator of potential hypoglycemia, patients who observe this symptom in the absence of hot weather or any other known cause should check their blood sugar immediately. If the results are low or if testing equipment is not available, the patient should err on the side of caution, and home treatment for hypoglycemia should begin. To raise blood sugar, doctors typically recommend individuals eat fifteen grams of carbohydrates. Glucose gel, a tablespoon of honey or table sugar, four ounces of fruit juice, and hard candies are ideal emergency sources of carbohydrate. Fifteen minutes after eating, the patient should recheck their blood glucose levels. These two steps should be repeated until the glucose readings reach 70mg/dL, and patients are advised to eat a meal once glucose readings have stabilized. While sweating can be uncomfortable, it should resolve as blood sugar normalizes. It can be helpful for the patient to keep track of hypoglycemia episodes and symptoms, as this information aids doctors in planning effective treatments.

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