What are the symptoms of low blood sugar? How is it treated?
Low blood sugar is called hypoglycemia. The most common symptoms of hypoglycemia include: shakiness, dizziness, sweating, fast heartbeat, sudden hunger, headache, pale skin, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience a tingling sensation around the mouth, clumsy movements, or seizures. If you experience hypoglycemia, it is important to treat it immediately. You can increase your blood sugar by eating 3 glucose tablets (which you can buy from a drug store), drinking a half cup of fruit juice (4 ounces), or chewing several pieces of hard candy. If you choose hard candy, you must chew the candy rather than suck the candy to help your body receive the sugar quickly. Avoid using chocolate to treat a low blood sugar. Chocolate contains a large amount of fat, which slows down how quickly your body is able to use the sugar. After treating a low blood sugar, it is important to recheck your blood sugar after 15-20 minutes to make sure your blood sugar is going up
