27 June 2019 14:30Rimma Morozova
Why is low blood sugar
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If your child suddenly became ill, my mother suspected any reason other than hypoglycemia, even though blood sugar in children falls quite often. We pass the tests and fix our situation!
Deficiency of glucose in the body of the child can be caused by such reasons:
- hereditary metabolic features;
- high activity (lots of running and tired);
- long lament;
- a big break between meals;
- Mom does not put "harmful" sugar porridge and tea, gives candy and sweet fruits.
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Remember that lack of carbohydrates tolerated much worse than their excess: because the brain runs on glucose net!
symptoms of hypoglycemia
If there is a fall in blood glucose levels below 2.2 mmol / l. It…
- severe agitation, aggression or, on the contrary, indifference to everything and drowsiness.
- paleness, cold sweats, chills;
- wide pupils;
- headache or dizziness;
- very hungry;
- possible vomiting, convulsions, loss of consciousness.
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Help to choose
- warm tea with sugar;
- sweet juice;
- spoon of jam;
- lollipop.
- Call your doctor if the baby is limp and complains of a sharp headache.
Lack of carbohydrates tolerated worse than their excess, because the brain runs on pure glucose.
Also you will be interested to read this: 5 symptoms of diabetes
