Hypoglycemia
Alternative Names
Insulin shock; Low blood sugarSymptoms
- Cold sweats
- Confusion
- Convulsions
- Coma
- Double vision or blurry vision
- Fatigue
- General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (malaise)
- Headache
- Hunger
- Irritability (possible aggression)
- Nervousness
- Rapid heart rate
- Trembling
Other symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
- Decreased alertness
- Different size pupils
- Dizziness
- Excessive sweating
- Fainting
- Hallucinations
- Memory loss
- Muscle pain
- Paleness
- Pounding heartbeat (heartbeat sensations)
- Sleeping difficulty
Exams and Tests
Home monitoring of blood glucose levels will show readings lower than 50 mg/dL.
Serum glucose test will be low.
This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:
References
Cryer PE, Davis SN, Shamoon H. Hypoglycemia in diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2003; 26(6): 1902-1912.
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