What are the signs and symptoms of non-diabetic hypoglycemia?
You may have one or more of the following signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. • Blurred vision, dizzy, light-headed, shaky, or weak. • Drowsy or tired. • Fast or pounding heartbeat, or sweating more than usual. • Headache. • Nausea (upset stomach) or feeling very hungry. • Irritable, nervous, or confused. • If your sugar is very low, you may faint or have seizures. How is non-diabetic hypoglycemia diagnosed? Caregivers will do tests to see if your blood sugar drops and they will look for symptoms. If you have low blood sugar with symptoms, caregivers will give you glucose to raise your blood sugar. If your symptoms go away when your blood sugar rises, you probably have hypoglycemia. Some tests that caregivers may do include the following: • 72-hour fast: You will not be given food for a period of up to 72 hours. During this time, caregivers will check to see if your blood sugar drops to a certain level. • Mixed meal test: You will be given a meal similar to one that you believe caused
You may have one or more of the following signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. • Blurred vision, dizzy, light-headed, shaky, or weak. • Drowsy or tired. • Fast or pounding heartbeat, or sweating more than usual. • Headache. • Nausea (upset stomach) or feeling very hungry. • Irritable, nervous, or confused. • If your sugar is very low, you may faint or have seizures.
