What causes daily hypoglycemia?

What causes daily hypoglycemia?

Possible causes, with diabetes But too much insulin or other diabetes medications may cause your blood sugar level to drop too low, causing hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can also occur if you eat less than usual after taking diabetes medication, or if you exercise more than you normally do.

Is occasional hypoglycemia normal?

Some people just have occasional low blood sugar that’s not a cause for concern. If you have symptoms but blood tests at your doctor’s office show a normal level of blood sugar, then additional investigation may be necessary.

Can hypoglycemia last for days?

Hypoglycemia caused by sulfonylurea or long-acting insulin may take longer to resolve, but usually goes away in one to two days.

Can a person with no diabetes get hypoglycemia?

But sometimes people who don’t have diabetes can also get low blood glucose. There are two kinds of nondiabetic hypoglycemia: Most people feel symptoms of hypoglycemia when their blood sugar is 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or lower. The symptoms may be different, depending on how low your blood sugar goes.

When do you feel the symptoms of hypoglycemia?

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia Most people feel symptoms of hypoglycemia when their blood sugar is 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or lower. The symptoms may be different, depending on how low your blood sugar goes.

What are the different types of hypoglycemia?

There are two kinds of nondiabetic hypoglycemia: Most people feel symptoms of hypoglycemia when their blood sugar is 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or lower. The symptoms may be different, depending on how low your blood sugar goes. They usually include: As hypoglycemia gets worse, symptoms might include:

How often should you eat if you have hypoglycemia?

Eat 5 to 6 small meals each day instead of 3 large meals. Eat the same amount of carbohydrate at meals and snacks each day. Most people need about 3 to 4 servings of carbohydrate at meals and 1 to 2 servings for snacks.

How many ailments can you have with hypoglycemia?

You may be astonished to learn that if you have hypoglycemia (also called low blood sugar), you could have as many as 125 ailments! (To understand more about this condition and how it’s often misdiagnosed, read the excerpt from my book).

What to do if you have recurring episodes of hypoglycemia?

When this happens, the risk of severe, life-threatening hypoglycemia increases. If you have diabetes, recurring episodes of hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia unawareness, your doctor might modify your treatment, raise your blood sugar level goals and recommend blood glucose awareness training.

Is it dangerous to have hypoglycemia at night?

Studies suggest that almost half of all episodes of low blood glucose — and more than half of all severe episodes — occur at night during sleep. Nocturnal hypoglycemia can be potentially dangerous.

What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia unawareness?

Hypoglycemia unawareness. Over time, repeated episodes of hypoglycemia can lead to hypoglycemia unawareness. The body and brain no longer produce signs and symptoms that warn of a low blood sugar, such as shakiness or irregular heartbeats.