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Which of these is a common sign of low blood sugar?

Feeling shaky and sweaty, often with a fast heartbeat or hunger.

  1. Fruity-smelling breath
  2. Feeling shaky and sweaty ✔
  3. Needing to urinate a lot

Why: A low triggers adrenaline, which can cause shakiness, sweating, a fast heartbeat, hunger and confusion. Fruity breath and lots of urinating are signs of high blood sugar instead.

Huh, didn't know that: Symptoms vary from person to person, so ADA suggests writing yours down after a low and telling family what to watch for.

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Sources

  1. ADA, Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment for Hypoglycemia https://diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/hypoglycemia-low-blood-glucose/symptoms-treatment
  2. NIDDK, Low Blood Glucose (Hypoglycemia) https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems/low-blood-glucose-hypoglycemia

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