Other hypoglycemia
Other hypoglycemia is when your blood sugar drops too low due to causes other than diabetes or common medication side effects.
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Your body relies on glucose, a simple sugar that serves as the main fuel for your cells, to keep your brain and muscles working properly. When you have 'other hypoglycemia,' your body’s internal control system fails to keep those sugar levels in a safe range, even though you do not have diabetes.
This condition primarily involves the pancreas, an organ behind your stomach that acts like a thermostat for your sugar levels. In this condition, the pancreas releases too much insulin (the hormone that clears sugar from your blood) or your body struggles to produce enough glucose on its own, leaving your system running on empty.
Common Symptoms
- Shaking or trembling hands.
- A rapid or pounding heartbeat.
- Feeling very hungry or lightheaded.
- Sweating heavily, even when it is not hot.
- Confusion or trouble focusing on simple tasks.
- Irritability or feeling anxious for no clear reason.