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Is Extreme Tiredness A Sign Of Hypoglycemia?
- Anxiety
- Hunger
- Irritability
- Nightmares
- Numbness or tingling of skin
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Palpitations - Shakiness
- Sweating
Symptoms of long-term (chronic) hypoglycemia can include:
- Coma
- Confusion
- Convulsions
- Extreme tiredness (
lethargy ) - Movement difficulties (ataxia)
Signs and tests
A blood test will show a glucose level of less than 70 mg/dL.
In cases where people without diabetes have taken drugs for the condition, blood tests may show a high...
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