Glucose is an important fuel for the body to produce energy. The
glucose used by the body as a fuel is released from the metabolism of carbohydrates. After meal, glucose starts producing and it is circulated to different body cells through the circulating blood. The cells require insulin to take up glucose inside the membrane and generate energy. When there is inadequate production of insulin, glucose metabolism is slowed down and less glucose is circulated in the blood. This condition is termed as
Hypoglycemia. It happens to every diabetic patient from time to time and the severity differs from case to case. Although you are taking good care of diabetes, hypoglycemia may result as it is mostly an
insulin reaction which in turn depends on number of factors at a time.
As
blood sugar begins to fall the counter regulatory hormone like
glucagon, another hormone stimulates break down of
glycogen and releases glucose, causing blood glucose level to rise. For diabetes, glucagon response to
hypoglycemia is impaired, which makes it tough for the body to revert back the normal blood glucose level.
Hypoglycemia can occur in people with
diabetes who take certain medications to keep their blood glucose levels in control. Hypoglycemia is mild and it can be easily treated by drinking or eating something with carbohydrate. But left untreated,
hypoglycemia can lead to loss of consciousness. Although it can happen suddenly, hypoglycemia can usually be treated quickly, bringing your blood glucose level back to normal.
Hypoglycemia is a problem for every diabetic so it is important to learn its causes, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and prevention in order to cope up with it as soon as possible.
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