The 411 on Hypoglycaemia

Hypoglycaemia is a condition where in the glucose level in the blood drops at an amount below 2.5mmol/l. Several symptoms are manifested and lasted for about ten to fifteen minutes after sugar intake.

The Pancreas produces insulin capable of absorbing glucose in the blood. Higher quantity of insulin in the blood causes hypoglycaemic episodes.

Hypoglycaemia have several symptoms manifestations including trembling, paleness, rapid heartbeat, feeling of weakness, perspiration, hunger, difficulty of concentration, agitation, irritability, blurred vision, fatigue, convulsions, temporary loss of consciousness and coma. These symptoms usually occur about three to four hours after a meal.

If these symptoms are obvious then seek medical help to confirm if the cause is a low count of blood glucose because some experts says that hypoglycaemia can occur without a diagnosis of having a low count of blood glucose.

Measure the level of glucose in the blood after observing the symptoms. You should bring the patient to the hospital if the following criteria are present:

- The glucose level in the blood is below 2.5mmol/l or in some cases considerably higher.
- Few or all of the symptoms are being manifested.
- The symptoms disappear after ten minutes prior to sugar intake.

Hypoglycaemia can be prevented through proper exercise and diet. Exercise normally lowers the levels of blood glucose however it will not cause hypoglycaemic episodes in a healthy individual. But if hypoglycaemia is triggered after exercise, you should eat complex food rich in carbohydrates such as pasta or starch.

Hypoglycaemia can be treated with proper dietary changes. Tumors found in the pancreas can be removed but if this is not possible a sandostatin injection is applied. Weaker pituitary glands or adrenal is treated with the right medication.

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