Can sugar levels be too low, and why?
Yes, too low sugar levels are known as hypoglycemia. One can faint if it is not treated on time.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Certain situations can temporarily increase your blood sugar levels and cause hyperglycemia in people with and without diabetes. Physical stress, such as from an illness, surgery or injury, can temporarily raise your blood sugar.
This is because your brain preserves as much as energy possible and it makes you feel dizzy or light headed.
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Yes. A blood sugar level below 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) is low and can harm you. A blood sugar level below 54 mg/dL (3.0 mmol/L) is a cause for immediate action.
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