What are the risks of having a blood sugar level around 1 point?
Disease description:
My blood sugar level was just measured at 1 point something mmol/L, and now I'm experiencing severe dizziness, palpitations, hand tremors, and cold sweats all over—could this be particularly dangerous?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
In general, a blood glucose level in the range of 1.x mmol/L represents a severely low state, which may pose risks of coma, seizures, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, cognitive impairment, and accidental injuries.
1. Coma: Severely low blood glucose can lead to insufficient energy supply to the brain and may rapidly cause coma.
2. Seizures: Hypoglycemia may cause abnormal electrical activity in the nervous system, leading to seizures.
3. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events: Hypoglycemia triggers a stress response in the body, causing increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure, which may induce myocardial infarction or stroke.
4. Cognitive impairment: Prolonged or recurrent hypoglycemia may cause damage to brain neurons, impair cognitive function, and even increase the risk of dementia.
5. Accidental injuries: Hypoglycemia may cause dizziness, fatigue, and confusion, increasing the risk of falls, traffic accidents, and other accidental injuries.
It is important to maintain a balanced diet, avoid strenuous exercise that may cause sudden drops in blood glucose, and adjust the dosage of glucose-lowering medications under medical guidance to prevent hypoglycemic episodes.
