ALSO known as glucose, blood sugar levels in the body, come from the food we eat and is one of the main sources of energy for the body. To maintain a healthy body, understanding your blood sugar levels is extremely crucial. Blood sugar levels in the body can range from high, to normal or low. Measuring the blood sugar levels after eight hours of eating is the best time to get accuracy. Diabetic patients should always monitor their blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy balance.

According to the American Diabetes Association, the blood sugar levels for the majority of people range from 80 to 99 milligrams per deciliter before any meal and 80 to 140 mg/fL after a meal which is considered normal. However, there can be variations both before and after meals. The Centers for Disease Control And Prevention (CDC) states that blood sugar levels change often during the day. When they drop below 70 mg/dL, this is called having low blood sugar. Here are some signs and symptoms of low blood sugar levels that you must not ignore.

Signs Of Low Blood Sugar Levels

1. Hunger

The Cleveland Clinic states that if you suddenly feel like starving, your body may be signalling a blood sugar drop. Low or high blood sugar levels can causes feelings of hunger or a severe desire to eat something.

2. Fatigue

Fatigue is considered as one of the most common signs of low blood sugar. When your blood sugar levels drop, you may feel low on energy, tired and weak most of the time. In people with diabetes, it is commonly referred to as diabetes fatigue.

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3. Headache

Another common symptom of hypoglycemia is headache. Low blood sugar levels can cause headaches as they make changes to the hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine. If you have frequent headaches and they do not go away even after eating something sweet, it could be a major sign of low blood sugar levels.

4. Sleepiness

Severe hypoglycemia is more likely to occur during sleep (mainly at night), and hypoglycemia is often prolonged and unrecognised at this time. These episodes are likely to cause sleep disruption, with resulting daytime somnolence, which may be the mechanism of the association, states the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

5. Poor Concentration

According to Healthline, when the body does not receive enough sugar or glucose for energy, brain cells can't function properly. This can make it difficult to concentrate. Low blood sugar can occur as a side effect of diabetes medication, such as taking too much insulin for the amount of food you're eating.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)