I'm 22 years old and I've been feeling unwell lately. I measured my blood sugar at home 2h after a meal it came out to 78mg/dl, in the morning I measured my fasting blood sugar at home it showed 38mg/dl, what could be the reason for this, is it dangerous?
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Anna Olejnik Pharmacist, Editor
7 months ago
Hypoglycaemia is most common in patients with diabetes, but it can also accompany other diseases. Low glucose levels can also occur after heavy physical exertion, stress or alcohol abuse.
The condition we are talking about is called hypoglycemia, or hypoglycemia.
It occurs when the glucose level falls below 70 mg/dl. If the glucose level is below 54 mg/dl, it is called clinically significant hypoglycaemia, and if it is below 40 mg/dl, it is called severe hypoglycaemia.
Symptoms that can be observed then include cold sweats, trembling hands, palpitations, dizziness, pale skin, severe weakness. You may also experience drowsiness, impaired concentration, and balance problems.
If we do not take immediate action to raise blood glucose levels after the onset of these symptoms, loss of consciousness may occur.
In this situation, it is necessary to consult a doctor who will order laboratory tests to diagnose diabetes. https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-diabetologiem
I recommend that you read the article on diabetes and its symptoms: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/czym-rozni-sie-cukrzyca-typu-1-od-cukrzycy-typu-2