Can physical activity cause low blood glucose?
Physical activity can cause low blood glucose, also called hypoglycemia, in people who take insulin or certain types of diabetes medicines. Ask your health care team whether your diabetes medicines can cause low blood glucose. Low blood glucose can happen while you exercise, right afterward, or even up to a day later. It can make you feel shaky, weak, confused, grumpy, hungry, or tired. You may sweat a lot or get a headache. If your blood glucose drops too low, you could pass out or have a seizure. However, you should still be physically active. These steps can help you be prepared for low blood glucose: Before Exercise Ask your health care team whether you should check your blood glucose level before exercising. If you take diabetes medicines that can cause low blood glucose, ask your health care team whether you should change the amount you take before you exercise have a snack if your blood glucose level is below 100 During Exercise Wear your medical identification (ID) bracelet or
