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As low blood sugar gets worse, which serious symptom can happen?

Seizures, along with confusion and trouble walking or seeing.

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  1. Seizures ✔
  2. Improved coordination
  3. A sudden fever

Why: CDC says that as a low worsens, a person may feel weak, have trouble walking or seeing clearly, act strange or confused, or have seizures. That's when they need help fast.

Huh, didn't know that: Hunger and dizziness are common early signs of a low.

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References

Answer: Seizures. CDC says that as a low worsens, a person may feel weak, have trouble walking or seeing clearly, act strange or confused, or have seizures. That's when they need help fast.

  1. CDC: Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/low-blood-sugar-hypoglycemia.html
    Having seizures.
    Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. CDC: Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/low-blood-sugar-hypoglycemia.html
    Having trouble walking or seeing clearly
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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