Low Blood Sugar : On 24 April this year, while addressing an election rally in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari suddenly fainted. Later, he told on the social media platform ‘X’ that he had this problem due to very low blood sugar due to excessive heat. Earlier in 2022, Gadkari had fainted due to low sugar while giving a speech on stage.
According to reports, he has type-2 diabetes. He has also undergone bariatric surgery. Health experts say that diabetes and hypertension patients need more care. Even a little negligence can prove fatal. In such a situation, let us know why low blood sugar is so dangerous and what should be done to avoid it…
How dangerous is low blood sugar?
According to health experts, increasing blood sugar levels is as dangerous as low blood sugar levels. Low blood sugar is called Hypoglycemia. In this condition, a heart attack can also occur or many organs of the body can stop working, which can be fatal. According to the doctor, blood sugar levels less than 60 MG/DL fall in the low category. It is very important to pay attention to this on time, because it is like a silent killer.
Symptoms of low blood sugar
1. Feeling very low or having low energy
2. Feeling very tired, sweating
3. Rapid heartbeat
4. Feeling nervous
5. Vomiting, diarrhea
6. Sudden unconsciousness in an emergency
7. Shock
Causes of low blood sugar
When there is a long gap between meals
Not having a healthy diet
being in too much heat
working out too much
Diabetic patients take insulin but if they do not eat food then their sugar level may become low.
What is the treatment for blood sugar
1. As soon as you feel tired or weak in the body, eat biscuits, sugar, ice cream, candy, coffee and sweet things to maintain the glucose level.
2. If eating sweets does not provide relief, then immediately consult a doctor.
3. In case of unconsciousness, take the person to hospital immediately.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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