When it comes to abnormal blood sugar, many people’s reaction is that their blood sugar is high. Unbeknownst to us, the danger of hypoglycemia is not to be ignored.
In the early stage of hypoglycemia, the following symptoms may appear: trembling of limbs (shaking of hands and feet), palpitations, sweating, hunger, dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, and if not detected and corrected in time, the following may occur: difficulty walking or feeling weak, blurred vision, and in severe cases, blurred consciousness or strange behavior, unconsciousness or convulsions.
If the following conditions occur, call an ambulance and seek medical attention: unconsciousness, unable to wake up; unconsciousness after eating sugar substances or intravenous sugar-raising drugs; hypoglycemia after eating sugar substances or intravenous sugar-raising drugs. Remember not to try to drive yourself to the hospital when hypoglycemia occurs.
In addition, diabetic patients should take their medications regularly and test their blood sugar, especially after adjusting their glucose-lowering medications, and should test their fasting and post-meal blood sugar, and carry sugary substances such as drinks and candies with them so that they can replenish their sugar in time.
It is worth noting that if the patient is unable to swallow due to hypoglycemia, do not force-feed water and food to avoid accidental aspiration or even airway obstruction. While keeping the patient breathing, call the emergency hotline and wait for the arrival of medical professionals to open the blood vessels and supplement glucose through the veins. Those who are physically weak need to strengthen physical exercise, eat and sleep regularly, and avoid overexertion.
