Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar, is most common in those with diabetes. You may experience mild, moderate or severe hypoglycemia and it is possible to experience a hypoglycemia issue during the night. The fastest treatment for a sudden episode of low blood sugar is to eat a quick sugar food such as fruit juice, mild, raisins or hard candy.
How do I know if I have hypoglycemia?
- Sweating
- Nervousness
- Shakiness
- Weakness
- Extreme Hunger
- Nausea
- Dizziness and headache
- Blurred vision
- Fast heartbeat and anxiety
- Inability to concentrate
- Confusion and irritability
- Slurred speech
- Unsteadiness
- Muscle twitching
- Personality changes
- Seizure
- Loss of consciousness
- Stroke
- Death
- Restlessness
- Unusual noises
- Rolling out of bed
- Sleepwalking
- Nightmares
- Sweating
- Morning headache
How do I prevent hypoglycemia?
The best way to prevent hypoglycemia is to make sure you keep your blood sugar and diabetes under control. Make sure you eat proper meals, avoid foods that cause your blood sugar to yo-yo.
How can I treat hypoglycemia?
- Artichoke lear and gentian root help to normalize blood sugar.
- Try astragalus or licorice root, however don’t have licorice root too often as it may raise blood pressure. They help your body respond to stress better.
- Bilberry and wild yam help control insulin levels.
- Dandelion root is an excellent support for the pancreas which produces insulin.
- Use natural sweeteners such as stevia rather than aspartame.
