Symptoms Of Hypoglycemia
ASK GINGER - My symptoms for hypoglycemia are always different!
Dear Ginger,
I don’t always realize I’m low until I’m down at like 40 or 30, and I try to watch out for the symptoms, but sometimes I get a headache or feel shaky or dizzy, but it seems like every time I’m low feels different. I don’t have the same symptoms every time. Is that normal?
-Jamie
Hey Jamie,
You’re bringing up a really great point, because while there are some very typical and common symptoms of hypoglycemia, when it comes down to it, your body may react and feel di...
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