By Admin 
Sudden drop in sugar is often seen in diabetic patients, but it can happen in other people too. If it is not recognized and treated at the right time, it can affect the patient’s thinking ability and body functioning.
Hypoglycemia means sugar falling below the normal level in the body. Normal sugar level is around 80 mg/dL or above. For the elderly or people who have other diseases, this level should be slightly higher. When sugar comes close to 70 mg/dL, then the body starts warning us.
When blood sugar starts decreasing, the body sends some signals. Like feeling cold, sweating, trembling hands and legs, rapid heart beat. If these symptoms appear, immediate attention should be paid and blood sugar should be checked.
If the sugar goes below 55 mg/dL, it is considered serious. In this situation the person is not able to think properly. There is difficulty in speaking and walking. If treatment is not done on time, it can become life threatening.
There can be many reasons behind sudden decrease in sugar. Like eating less or forgetting to eat, sudden or excessive physical activity. Due to excessive dosage of medicines, especially insulin, other diseases or infections, the body’s energy gets depleted rapidly and the sugar level falls.
If the patient is conscious due to low sugar then give 20 to 30 grams of carbohydrate immediately. Like juice, fruit, or glucose tablets. If the patient is unconscious then never give food, instead use glucagon injection at home. Apart from this, check the sugar level again after half an hour. If there is no improvement, take him to the hospital immediately.
To control hypoglycemia and diabetes, eat green vegetables, brown rice, oats, quinoa, chicken, fish, pulses, nuts, seeds, low-fat dairy products, healthy fats and drink as much water as possible. Avoid refined sugar, processed food, white bread, sweets, fast food. A balanced diet, regular blood sugar monitoring and proper use of medication helps prevent hypoglycemia.
Published at : 29 Nov 2025 10:29 AM (IST)