Although in excess it can be bad, sugar is very important for all the cells of the body, since it is the main source of energy used for the correct functioning of organs such as the brain, heart, stomach and, even, for the maintenance of health. skin and eyes.
Thus, when you have very low blood sugar levels, as during a hypoglycemic crisis, the whole body is affected and definitive complications such as brain damage may even appear.
See how to act in a hypoglycemic crisis and avoid these complications.
Main consequences
The consequences of hypoglycemia include the appearance of your symptoms which are dizziness, blurred, double or blurred vision, nausea and cold sweat, and if it is not treated quickly, a lack of energy in the brain can cause:
- Slow movements; Difficulty thinking and acting; Difficulty doing what you were doing, be it working, operating a machine or driving and Fainting; Irreversible brain injury; Coma and Death.
Most of the time, when the glycemia is corrected as soon as the symptoms of hypoglycemia are noticed, they have no negative consequences or consequences. Therefore, complications are more common in those who suffer from frequent hypoglycemia and do not adequately treat crises.
Consequences in pregnancy
The consequences of hypoglycemia in pregnancy can be:
- Dizziness; Weakness; Fainting; Lethargy; Numbness sensation; Mental confusion.
These consequences can occur when the pregnant woman does not follow all the doctor's instructions and the symptoms of hypoglycemia become more and more intense until the proper brain functioning is compromised, but generally when the woman consumes some food it quickly balances the levels of blood glucose and there are no serious sequelae.
To avoid hypoglycemia in pregnancy, it is advisable to eat every 2 hours, giving preference to the consumption of foods with a low glycemic index, such as unpeeled fruits, whole grains, vegetables and lean meats, for example.
Consequences in newborns
The consequences of frequent neonatal hypoglycemia can be:
- Difficulty in learning Irreversible brain injury Eat, followed by death.
These consequences can be easily avoided, as it is enough for the baby to be fed every 2 or 3 hours or to take the medicines prescribed by the pediatrician in the right dose and at the right time.
Most babies suffering from hypoglycemia have no serious consequences or consequences, and this is reserved for babies who are not treated and suffer from frequent hypoglycemia.
