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Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia is a disorder that causes the blood sugar to drop to such a low level that unwanted symptoms result. Sugar and oxygen are the two most vital energy sources for the brain. Relative hypoglycemia occurs when the sugar in the blood declines to a level that is moderately low yet drastic enough that the brain responds to this difference. Normally, the blood sugar must drop under 50 for a person to notice symptoms of hypoglycemia.

When blood sugar plummets too low or too quickly, a person will experience symptoms such as:

• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Headache
• Sweating
• Altered state of consciousness

Headaches caused by hypoglycemia usually feature a faint pounding sensation at the temples. Sometimes, hypoglycemic patients also suffer from migraines. Some of them claim that if they consume carbohydrates before or during a migraine attack, it will put a stop to the migraine.

Hypoglycemia may also strike those who have been diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus or individuals who have been fasting for an extended period of time. Hypoglycemia can be prevented by eating meals in regular cycles, shying away from high amounts of simple carbohydrates, and not oversleeping in the morning. Some people may discover that eating tiny meals more often or consuming meals that have a high protein and fat caloric component will help cut back on hypoglycemic episodes.