Nocturnal hypoglycemia can cause nightmares, waking up suddenly drenched in sweat, or feeling unwell.
What to do:
Eat a light snack before bed, especially if you tend to have low blood sugar at night.
Difficulty concentrating:
Your brain needs glucose to function. Low levels lead to difficulty concentrating, frequent forgetfulness, and a feeling of fogginess.
What to do:
Take a break and eat something that provides glucose quickly, such as a piece of fruit or a sugar cube.
Dizziness and skidding
Low blood sugar can disrupt your balance and cause dizziness. This condition can worsen due to dehydration.
What to do:
Keep your body hydrated and eat sugary snacks to stabilize your glucose levels.
Trembling and
feeling weak A lack of blood sugar triggers a stress reaction, which manifests itself as trembling, especially in the hands.
What to do?
Eat something sweet quickly and rest for a few minutes.
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Blurred vision, the appearance of black spots, difficulty seeing clearly… A drop in blood sugar levels impairs eye function and can cause these symptoms.
What to do:
Sit down and eat something sweet while monitoring your symptoms.
When
the brain lacks glucose, there are difficulties coordinating certain functions, such as speech. You may have trouble forming sentences or slur your speech.
What to do:
Don’t panic and try to sit down while consuming a product that is a source of sugar.
Insomnia and frequent awakenings at night
Nocturnal hypoglycemia can disrupt sleep and lead to sudden awakenings with palpitations or a feeling of faintness.
What to do?
Eat a balanced diet and avoid eating too many sugary foods before bedtime.
Palpitations and irregular heartbeat
Hypoglycemia activates the nervous system, causing your heart rate to increase and making you feel like your heart is beating harder than usual.
What to do:
Lie down, take a deep breath, and eat something sweet to stabilize your blood sugar level.
Risk of fainting, seizures and coma
In the most severe cases, untreated hypoglycemia can lead to unconsciousness and even coma. This is especially true for people with diabetes undergoing treatment.
What to do:
If you notice any discomfort associated with severe hypoglycemia, contact the emergency services immediately (SAMU: 15 or 112).
How can you prevent hypoglycemia?
To avoid these symptoms, you should adopt proper eating habits and control your blood sugar levels, especially if you are prone to fluctuations in your blood sugar levels.
A few tips:
Don’t skip meals and choose foods rich in fiber and protein.
Avoid consuming large amounts of simple sugars, which cause blood sugar to spike and drop.
If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar levels regularly and adjust your diet accordingly.
Always plan ahead.
