Hypoglycemia is a pathological state that occurs when blood sugar (glucose) level is less than the normal level of sugar in blood. It occurs due to many causes like it can be a side effect of over medication of diabetes or a wide gap in meals or it can be due to high activity or exercise that consumes the blood glucose. A tumor in pancreas or liver may cause an impulsive release of insulin thus sharply decreasing the blood sugar and causing Hyperglycemia.

A moderate Hypoglycemia induces symptoms such as fatigue, nervousness, headaches, heart palpitations, sudden hunger, craving for sweets, dizziness, cold hands and feet, faintness etc; However, severe hyperglycemia may result in complications with symptoms that may include confusion, hallucinations, blurred or double vision, convulsions, seizures and coma.

A rapid delivery of source of easily absorbable sugar like a sugar containing drink or a glucose tablet under the tongue can show an instant recovery in a person with hyperglycemia. However, prolonged exposure to low glucose level in blood might have serious implications. It can cause a brain damage or a state of coma. Taking a medical advice to find the cause of the episode is always advisable and one should take necessary precautions to prevent another such event.

Hyperglycemia is a clinical condition when an excessive amount of glucose circulates in your body. It is generally the first sign of Diabetes Mellitus. It can be controlled by medication but is quite fatal at higher levels. It might turn into complex medical condition of Ketoacidosis in Type I Diabetes or Hyperosmolar coma in type ii diabetes.

Eating more food than is prescribed in your diet plan, taking less insulin than prescribed, infection or illness, emotional stress are the factors causing hyperglycemia. The treatment depends on the cause and is dependent on the sugar level in the blood at that time. Hospitalization is essential if the patient is unconscious, otherwise also hyperglycemia must not be taken lightly.

Did you know that there are over 20 million people who have diabetes? and about 30% of them are not aware of their diabetes.