Low Sugar Level Symptoms

If your are experiencing strange symptoms that you just can't figure out, the cause may be as simple as low blood sugar. Low blood sugar can be a sign of a serious health disorder such as hypoglycemia or diabetes. It can also affect weight gain, energy levels and memory. So, it is important to identify low blood sugar occurrences. The guidelines below will help you to identify the problem and show you ways to deal with it immediately and in the long term.

Early Symptoms

Since a drop in blood sugar is often commonly caused by not eating, a person may experience hunger as one of the first symptoms of low blood sugar. Other symptoms that may be signs of a blood sugar drop are weakness, numbness in the facial area, dizziness, nervousness, cold sweats, shaking, headaches, irritability, nightmares and/or night sweats.

Progressed Symptoms

If the blood sugar drop is not corrected by eating or taking the proper medication, you may have more progressed symptoms such as confusion, slurred speech, fast heart rate, blurred vision, mood swings or restlessness. If the problem becomes bad enough, the person may faint.

Prevention/Solution

People without any health problems can "cure" a blood sugar dip by simply eating something that contains sugar. Hard candies or a few ounces of soda or juice are a good choice. Make sure not to ingest too much sugar, though. This may cause your blood sugar to spike. After a spike, the blood sugar will once again plummet, possibly leading to the same symptoms you were feeling before.

History

If you have a history of episodes that include low blood sugar symptoms, you should consult your doctor. He may test your blood sugar to see if it is in the normal range of 80 or more after a fasting test. If it is not, your doctor may want to run some tests and find out more about your diet to pinpoint the cause of the problem.

Warning

It is important to note that people experience low blood sugar levels differently. If you have diabetes it is always important to check your blood sugar to make sure you are not in a dangerous range.