Exercise
Exercise is an essential component of a sound diabetes management strategy.
Medication Mishaps
Taking too much insulin or oral diabetes medication can cause hypoglycemia.
Always take the dose specifically prescribed for you.
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Not sticking to your medication schedule can also have a significant effect on blood sugar level.
If this happens and you then decide to take your medicine, you launch the risk of hypoglycemia.
Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about potentially reducing your dose if you’re losing weight.
This can potentially result in hypoglycemia.
Potential causes are discussed here.
Medication
Hypoglycemia can be triggered by certain medications, especially in children or people with kidney failure.
Producing Too Much Insulin
Some people have an overproduction of insulin that can cause hypoglycemia.
Certain tumors may cause this overproduction, as can enlarged and more numerous beta cells in the pancreas.
It can be part of another autoimmune disease or it can be because of certain medications.
Reactive Hypoglycemia
Reactive hypoglycemiaoccurs within a few hours after eating meals.
Risk Factors
There are some risk factors that may increase your potential for developing hypoglycemia.
Smoking
If you have diabetes and take insulin, smoking increases your risk of developing hypoglycemia.
They’ll get the rest of the sugar they need after birth from regular feedings of formula or breastmilk.
There are some disorders that may cause long-term low blood sugar, but these are rare.
Then discuss with your healthcare provider how best to adjust your medication and diet.
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