HYPOGLYCEMIA SYMPTOMS
-signs and symptoms of mild to severe hypoglycemia episode.
MILD : If the blood sugar levels become too low, hypoglycemia signs and symptoms can include :
1) Looking Pale
2) Shakiness
3) Sweating
4) Headache
5) Hunger or nausea
6) An irregular or fast heartbeat
7) Fatigue
8) Irritability or anxiety
9) Difficulty concentrating
10) Dizziness or lightheadedness
11) Tingling or numbness of lips, tongue or cheek
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MODERATE : As hypoglycemia worsens, signs and symptoms can include :
1) Confusion, unusual behavior or both, such as inability to complete routine tasks.
2) Loss of coordination
3) Slurred Speech
4) Blurry vision or tunnel vision
5) Nightmares, if asleep with sweating.
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SEVERE : Severe Hypoglycemia can cause :
1) Unresponsiveness (Loss of conciousness)
2) Seizures
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Like the old saying in the medical field goes, “If he is cold and clammy, give him a piece of candy”. Meaning if you are sweating and trembling, most likely you need some sugar, because you’re hypoglycemic.
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For those experiencing hypoglycemia episodes, it is advisable to keep Glucorade glucose tablets with you at all times. Click on the link below to learn more about Glucorade Glucose tablets and how they can help you.
FATIGUE
HEADACHE
ANXIETY
DIZZYNESS
LOSS OF CONCIOUSNESS
WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR?
Seek medical help immediately if :
1) You have what might be hypoglycemia symptoms and you don't have diabetes.
2) You have diabetes and hypoglycemia is not responding to treatments such as Glucorade Glucose tablets etc.
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Seek emergency help for someone with diabetes or history of hypoglycemia who has symptoms of moderate to severe hypoglycemia or loss of consciousness.
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IMPORTANT : FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF FROM HYPOGLYCEMIA, ALWAYS CARRY GLUCORADE GLUCOSE TABLETS WITH YOU. THESE SMALL GLUCOSE TABLETS WILL BE YOUR LIFESAVER DURING HYPOGLYCEMIA ATTACKS.
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TO KNOW MORE ABOUT GLUCORADE GLUCOSE TABLETS :