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A reduced concentration of blood glucose less than 70 mg/dL is known as hypoglycaemia. It may be caused by exogenous drugs or critical illnesses
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Drugs like insulin, excessive consumption of alcohol, renal or cardiac failure, malaria, deficiency of cortisol and certain cell tumours can cause hypoglycaemia
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The activation of the autonomic nervous system leads to sweating, tremors, increased heart rate, heightened anxiety and even hunger
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A deficit in amount of glucose can lead to clouding of vision, mental confusion, abnormal behaviour and even convulsions
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Prolonged hypoglycaemia can be life threatening, and can cause seizures, multiple organ failure, cardiac arrest, permanent brain damage and even coma
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If detected timely, hypoglycaemia may be remedied by the ingestion of a quickly absorbable form of carbohydrate like bananas or white bread
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In severe cases, when mental functions are impaired, intravenous dextrose is administered till the patient is able to eat, then an oral source of carbohydrate must be provided
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You may even consult your doctor about changing the dose of the oral hypoglycaemic drugs or altering the timings of insulin injections
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Changing your dietary patterns and inculcating exercise in your schedule can go a long way in helping manage not only hypoglycaemia but also diabetes
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For people on anti-diabetic drugs, it is crucial to keep monitoring your blood glucose levels so as to adjust the insulin dose and prevent hypoglycaemia