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What is low blood sugar?

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar). The symptoms of hypoglycemia can vary from person to person, as can the severity. Classically, hypoglycemia is diagnosed by a low blood sugar with symptoms that resolve when the sugar level returns to the normal range. While patients who do not have any metabolic problems can complain of symptoms suggestive of low blood sugar, true hypoglycemia usually occurs in patients being treated for diabetes (type 1 and type 2).

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia include:

• Nervousness
• Sweating
• Intense hunger
• Trembling
• Weakness
• Palpitations
• Trouble speaking

Symptoms can progress to confusion, drowsiness, changes in behavior, coma and death.

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