💊Daily Pill: What is Hypoglycemia?
Signs, Symptoms, and Quick Fixes
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💊 Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels drop below normal - typically below 70 mg/dL. This drop in sugar levels can cause a range of symptoms, including shakiness, sweating, confusion, dizziness, and even loss of consciousness if severe.
The ancient Greeks were among the first to document the effects of hypoglycemia - although they didn’t know it by name. They observed that gladiators and athletes would consume honey or figs before competitions to prevent sudden weakness and fainting - essentially using an early form of glucose therapy to combat what we now understand as hypoglycemia.
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