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Tags: health, wellness, diabetes, hypoglycemia
 In the recent years, there has been an increasing trend in the diabetic population, and it may not be surprising as a significant proportion of individuals are wedged on sedentary lifestyles aggravated by an unhealthful diet and disobliging habits. As more and more people neglect incorporating regular exercise in to their daily routine, and much worse, not have a health regimen at all, is has become inevitable that the obese populace is increasing and the offshoot of obesity related diseases such as cardiovascular conditions and diabetes has become prevalent.
Diabetes statistics are constantly on the rise and having to contend with such a condition entails much restriction on the diet, proper adherence to an exercise regimen and the intake of diabetes medications. As much as conventional medicine is intent on treating diabetes with insulin and pharmaceutical drugs, certain complications may arise from this conventional measure, and one of them is hypoglycemia.
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Simply stated, hypoglycemia is a condition of low blood glucose and is a common occurrence among diabetics. Insulin treatment and the use of diabetes medications can instigate the onset of hypoglycemia. Low blood sugar of hypoglycemia often develops through a combination of excessive insulin intake in the body and an irregular diet.
As much as diabetics are obliged to adhere to a healthy diet taken in a timely manner, non-compliance with this measure may have consequences. Hypoglycemia may occur making the blood incapable of providing energy for the brain and the body. In its severe cases, hypoglycemia can even cause coma. The most common manifestations of this condition are hunger, nausea and vomiting.
Disorientation or confusion may also arise causing nervousness and shakiness. When experiencing a hypoglycemic episode, an individual may also sweat profusely. In some cases,a hypoglycemic episode can cause an individual to lose consciousness. When a diabetic takes in too much insulin at night, hypoglycemia can occur while sleeping as well.
Indications of hypoglycemia during sleep are nightmares and crying out spells. An individual may also find that their night pants or bed sheet is soaked in perspiration. A person who has had an episode of hypoglycemia during the night may wake up feeling confused, irritable and tired in the morning.
It is possible for a person to suffer from repeated episodes of hypoglycemia. When there is an onset of hypoglycemia, glucagon which is a pancreatic hormone signals the liver to beak down glycogen and produce glucose. Consequently, the blood glucose rises to a normal level. When hypoglycemia becomes recurrent, this glucagon response may get blunted, thus the glucose levels may not easily restore its normal range.
With repeated episodes, warning symptoms of a hypoglycemic episode such as sweating, faintness and nausea may not longer manifest and thus begins the aggravation of the condition into the severe stage. In such a case, the body’s response to low blood sugar becomes impaired in which loss of consciousness, convulsions, coma and even brain damage may occur.
Patients on insulin treatment and diabetic medications should be ware of their risks for developing hypoglycemia. Preventive and precautionary measures should be taken such as taking insulin and other diabetes medication on their recommended dosage as well as maintaining a strict dietary schedule.
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The author of this article Rose Windale is a Health and Wellness Coach who has been successful with several natural health programs for many years. Rose recently published a step-by-step guide on how to lose weight the EASY way and become totally healthy and happy. More info on her life-changing eating habits plan HERE.
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