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Dizziness. Diabetes can also cause a condition called hypoglycemia, a.k.a. low blood sugar. This may happen when you miss a meal, are physically active close to bedtime, ...
Serious illness may result in low blood sugar. [1] [3] [2] [17] Severe disease of many organ systems can cause hypoglycemia as a secondary problem. [3] [2] Hypoglycemia is especially common in those in the intensive care unit or those in whom food and drink is withheld as a part of their treatment plan. [3] [17]
Symptoms and effects can be mild, moderate or severe, depending on how low the glucose falls and a variety of other factors. It is rare but possible for diabetic hypoglycemia to result in brain damage or death. Indeed, an estimated 2–4% of deaths of people with type 1 diabetes mellitus have been attributed to hypoglycemia. [2] [3]
Reactive hypoglycemia can usually be relieved by dietary changes: [20] Avoiding or limiting sugar intake, including candy, sweet desserts, fruit juice, and drinks with added sugar. [20] [21] Eating only small amounts of starchy foods, including potatoes, pasta, breakfast cereals, and rice. [20] Eating a variety of foods, including:
What causes vertigo and dizziness? ... Low blood sugar. ... Vertigo can be accompanied by hearing loss because it often affects the nerves that help with hearing. It can also be a sign of an inner ...
Low Blood Sugar. Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, can make you feel cold and shaky. “If your body doesn't have enough sugar, it is going to look for ways to try to get more energy and activate ...
Type III glycogen storage disease. Can cause less severe hypoglycemia than type I; Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase deficiency, causes metabolic acidosis and severe hypoglycemia. Disorders of fatty acid oxidation; Medium chain acylCoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCAD) Familial Leucine sensitive hypoglycemia [4]
In rare instances, metformin may lead to low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). This may happen if you’re not eating enough food, are drinking alcohol, or are taking other medications to lower ...