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10 Early Warning Signs Of Low Blood Sugar

signs of low blood sugar

While your blood sugar levels can vary throughout the day, they should still be above a certain range. Once your blood sugar levels fall below the expected standard, you’ll be diagnosed with low blood sugar. It’s important to know how to identify this and what actions to take as prolonged low blood sugar can lead to serious health complications. 

10 Early Signs Of Low Blood Sugar

You might not have all the symptoms on this list but these are the most likely ones that you’ll notice. 

1. You’re Suddenly Hungry

When your blood sugar drops, it’s normal for your body to signal that it needs sugar immediately. As a result, you’ll feel like you’re starving. 

2. You’re Shaking

Sugar gives your body’s systems the energy to operate. When the levels fall, some things won’t work as well. Shaking is a sign from your nervous system that things are wrong.

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3. You’re Anxious

When your blood sugar falls, your body releases the hormones epinephrine and cortisol. These hormones signal your liver to put more sugar into your blood, which can cause feelings of anxiety. 

4. You Suddenly Feel Tired

Without the sugar needed to maintain your energy, it’s understandable that you’ll feel fatigued. This feeling of being sleepy usually happens very quickly.

5. You Start Sweating

This symptom is also associated with the hormones that your body releases. You’re likely to start shaking and sweating. 

6. You Have Tingling And Numbness

As mentioned before, low blood sugar levels can affect your nervous system. This can manifest as tingling or numbness in your lips, tongue, or cheeks. 

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7. You’re Lightheaded

When your blood sugar levels are low, your brain will try to preserve your energy. That will leave you feeling lightheaded or dizzy. 

8. You Look Pale

Along with the shakiness and sweating, low blood sugar can leave you looking a little pale. 

9. You Can’t Concentrate

As you might expect, as your brain is trying to preserve your energy, you might not be able to

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