hypoglycemia diabetes patients should know about it
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Hypoglycemia is a term medically used to define low blood sugar levels. Glucose, the simplest form of sugar is used by cells to fuel them. The main work of our digestive system is to convert the food we eat into a powerful fuel that helps the cells to work in a proper manner.TRANSCRIPT
Hypoglycemia: Diabetes Patients should know About It
Dr. Peter Dobie
Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when the supply of glucosein the body declines. Doctors often fail to recognise hypoglycemiaand patients keeps suffering from it. You need to understand thesymptoms of this condition and visit a doctor who can provideexcellent treatment for hypoglycemia. Search online to find an expertdoctor in your area.
Hypoglycemia is a term medically used to define low blood sugarlevels. Glucose, the simplest form of sugar is used by cells to fuelthem. The main work of our digestive system is to convert the foodwe eat into a powerful fuel that helps the cells to work in a propermanner.
Hypoglycemia occurs when the supply of the glucose starts todecline. The symptoms of this condition are quite clear. The patientstarts to feel anxious and shaky, inability to focus properly and willget tired sooner. The patients also feel more thirsty and hungry thanbefore. If these symptoms are ignored, then a person might getblurred vision and start sweating profusely.
The results could be quite severe if a diabetic person ignoreshypoglycemia as it can result in coma, seizures or even death. Butthis only happens in extreme cases and with patients who aresuffering from untreated diabetes type 1. These situations mightalso occur if too much insulin is taken by a type 2 diabetic.
The Grouch Effect/Factor
Hypoglycemia mainly just results in making you grouch. If youhaven’t eaten for a long time, then there are high chances that youmay wake up grouchy in the morning. In the middle of the afternoonor before lunch you may feel grouchy, sleepy, tired and unable toconcentrate properly.
Hypoglycemia quickly affects the brain in a negative way. The braindoes not make or store glucose. Therefore it is highly sensitive andhighly reactive to low blood sugar levels faster compared to anyother part of the body.
How Hypoglycemia Occurs in People who don’t have Diabetes?
No one actually has any idea about the whole condition. It occursand disappears and the toughest part is to convince your doctorthat you are suffering from it. Doctors usually consider thiscondition only if the level of blood sugar is below 50. Many people,who have the symptoms of hypoglycemia, do not fit the criteria setby doctors. The effects of this condition can show up easily, evenwith a level of blood sugar closer to 70.
One of the reasons for the occurrence of non-diabeticshypoglycemia might be overreaction of the pancreas due to excesssugar or carbohydrates. If excess insulin is released by the betacells into the blood, then the glucose is transferred which leaveslow blood sugar level. This is when the symptoms of the conditionstart appearing.
Steps You Can Take
There are a number of people who suffer from hypoglycemia andhave found different ways to feel and live better. Some of theseare:
• Eat more frequently in small quantities. This ensures that thepancreas do not release too much insulin. It ensures that you donot feel grouchy anymore.
• Ensure that you do not eat meals which are made completelyfrom carbohydrates. You can add some protein, fibre and fats todecrease the digestion rate of the carbohydrates.
• Before exercising, you should eat something that containsproteins and carbohydrates.
• Avoid drinking sodas with high level of sugar.
If you are suffering fromhypoglycaemia and searching for anexpert doctor, Edgecliff is the placewhere you will easily find a renowneddoctor who can treat this condition.
Thank You
Dr. Peter Dobie
Address: SUITE 3A, EDGECLIFF COURT, 2 NEW McLean ST, EDGECLIFF, NSW 2027
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 02 9362 0493
Fax: 02 9363 0767