Do I Have Hypoglycemia?

Do you have fast or irregular heartbeat or thumping heart?

Do you feel trembling (shaking arms, legs or your whole body) or chills?

Are you sweating (at first on the back of your neck and at your hairline)?

Do you feel extreme hunger (you feel that you must eat right away) and/or slight nausea?

Do you feel sudden nervousness, irritability or anxiety?

Do you feel weakness, lack of energy, sleepiness or even fatigue?

Do you have pale skin (especially pale face)?

Do you feel tingling or numbness of the lips, tongue or cheek?

Do you have visual disturbances such as blurred vision?

Do you feel lightheaded or dizzy?

Do you have difficulty concentrating or confused thinking that make you enable to complete routine tasks?

Do you have slurred speech?

Have you lost consciousness or experienced a seizure?

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes or some other medical conditions?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have hypoglycemia.

Based on your answers it is likely that you have hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is a condition with lower than normal blood sugar level (glucose level). For many people, blood sugar level of 70 mg/dl or below is an alert for hypoglycemia. It is normal for blood sugar levels to fluctuate throughout the day and you won't feel it as long as it varies within a certain range. The symptoms appear when your blood sugar level goes below the healthy range. Hypoglycemia needs immediate treatment. Mild hypoglycemia can be treated easily with high-sugar foods or drinks. You should contact your doctor to determine the cause for your symptoms.

Based on your answers it is very likely that you have hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia means that you have low blood sugar (glucose) level, usually lower than 70 mg/dl. When you have hypoglycemia, you must react promptly; if blood sugar level stays low for too long or continues to drop, the brain will starve without enough glucose and will not function properly. This can lead to serious problems. Treatment involves high-sugar foods or drinks (e.g. 1/2 cup of juice or regular soda, 1 tablespoon of sugar, honey or corn syrup) or medications. There are numerous reasons for hyperglycemia and you should consult whith your doctor.