What happens if blood sugar drops too low?
When blood sugar drops too low, your body goes into a kind of gentle alarm mode. You might feel shaky, sweaty, light-headed or suddenly ravenous, and if it drops far enough, you can become confused, faint, or in rare cases lose consciousness. This is called hypoglycaemia, and it happens because your brain and muscles are running low on the fuel they need to function properly. The good news is that, for most people, a low is easy to recognise, quick to treat, and even easier to prevent once you understand what's driving it. 📈 Diabetes is rising at an alarming rate worldwide — but why? And more importantly, what can YOU do about it? Watch: Why is Diabetes on the Increase? https://youtu.be/mfYCRSaXg0A?si=Afhb3k5jlVI39d6b What Counts As "Too Low"? For most adults,...