Hypoglycemia :

Hypoglycemia refers to decreased blood sugar levels in the human body. The blood glucose levels in people without diabetes are below 55 mg/dl, and in those with diabetes are below 70 milligrams per deciliter. The presenting complains of hypoglycemia are faster heart rate, shaking or trembling, weakness, sweating, extreme hunger, confusion/difficulty in concentrating, color draining from the skin, dizziness, anxiety, tingling or numbness in the lips, cheeks or tongue, blurred or double vision, slurred speech, being disoriented, seizures, clumsiness or difficulty with coordination and loss of consciousness. The symptoms of hypoglycemia during sleep are having nightmares, crying out during sleep, restless sleep, sweating through the sheets or pajamas, and feeling tired, disoriented, or confused after waking up from sleep. The primary cause of hypoglycemia is taking high doses of oral diabetes medication or insulin. To manage mild forms of hypoglycemia, drinking or eating sugar is recommended, and using emergency glucagon helps in managing severe hypoglycemia.

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Dr. Debarati Bhar ? (Dr. Debarati Bhar - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Debarati Bhar

MBBS, MD, DM (Endocrinology)

Endocrinologist

Plot No. DG-6

Street Number 358 , Rajarhat

Newtown, Kolkata

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VIP Road

Near Disha Eye Hospital, Kaikhali

Tegharia, Kolkata

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Premises No. 27- 0327

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Newtown, Kolkata

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Dr. Mounam Chattopadhyay

MBBS, MD, DM (Endocrinology)

Endocrinologist

1st Cross Road , HC Block

Sector III , Bidhannagar

Salt Lake, Kolkata

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Dr. Arjun Baidya

MBBS, MD, DM (Endo)

Endocrinologist

231/1 , NSC Bose Road, Near Sparsh More

Naktala , Netaji Nagar

Bansdroni, kolkata

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Dr. Lakshmi Dey

MBBS, MD, DM (Endocrinology)

Endocrinologist

180, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Rd

Beniapukur

Beniapukur, Kolkata

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Ekbalpur Lane (Near CMRI Hospital)

Kidderpore, Kolkata

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Dr. Binayak Sinha ? (Dr. Binayak Sinha - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Binayak Sinha

MBBS, MRCP, CCST

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DC Block, Office Tower

Sector 1, City Centre

Salt Lake, kolkata

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Salt Lake, kolkata

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Anandapur, kolkata

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Dr. Ravi Kant Saraogi

MBBS, MD, DM (Endo)

Endocrinologist

The Galleria, 1B, Street Number 124

BG Block(Newtown), Action Area I

Newtown, kolkata

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Salt Lake, kolkata

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33-42, Ground Floor

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Newtown, kolkata

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Kankurgachi, kolkata

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Alipore, kolkata

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Girish Park, kolkata

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Dr. Sagarika Mukherjee ? (Dr. Sagarika Mukherjee - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Sagarika Mukherjee

MBBS, MRCP, CCST, FRCP

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DC Block, Office Tower

Sector 1, City Centre

Salt Lake, kolkata

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Block-A, Scheme-L11 P-4, 5

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Dhakuria, kolkata

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Salt Lake, kolkata

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Lake Town, kolkata

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Dr. Supratik Bhattacharyya ? (Dr. Supratik Bhattacharyya - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Supratik Bhattacharyya

MBBS, MD, FACP, MS ( Endocrinology)

Endocrinologist

The Galleria, 1B, Street Number 124

BG Block(Newtown), Action Area I

Newtown, kolkata

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DC Block, Office Tower

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Salt Lake, kolkata

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Newtown, kolkata

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JC-16 & 17 , Gate No. 3A

Broadway Rd , Sector III

Salt Lake, kolkata

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Dr. Tirthankar Chowdhury

MBBS, MD, MRCP

Endocrinologist

58

Canal Circular Road

Kankurgachi, Kolkata

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P72 , CIT Scheme - 114

Prince Anwar Shah Road

Lake Gardens, Kolkata

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Dr. Sk Hammadur Rahaman

MBBS, MD, DM (Endo)

Endocrinologist

Shop No. S/35, Street No 85

Opp Tank No. 2, NKDA Community Market

Newtown, kolkata

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Mukundapur, kolkata

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Dr. Debasis Giri ? (Dr. Debasis Giri - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Debasis Giri

MBBS, MD, DM (Endo)

Endocrinologist

251/A , NSC Bose Road

Poriya , Naktala

Garia, kolkata

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Bansdroni, kolkata

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Dr. Kaushik Pandit ? (Dr. Kaushik Pandit - Endocrinologist) : Profile

Dr. Kaushik Pandit

MBBS, MD, DNB, DNB (Endo), FACE

Endocrinologist

9 , Dr. U. N. Brahmachari Street

Formerly Loudon Street

Elgin, kolkata

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Sarat Bose Road, kolkata

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What are 4 causes of Hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia can occur due to various factors. Four common hypoglycemia causes are:

  • Inadequate Food Intake: Skipping meals or not eating enough, especially carbohydrates, can lead to low blood sugar levels.
  • Increased Physical Activity: Intensified exercise, particularly in individuals with type 1 diabetes, can temporarily lower blood sugar.
  • Certain Medications: Some drugs, like quinine, high doses of salicylates, and propranolol, can induce hypoglycemia. It can also occur when someone mistakenly takes diabetes medication without having the condition.
  • Alcohol Consumption: Excessive alcohol consumption can impair the liver's ability to release stored glucose into the bloodstream.

How do you prevent Hypoglycemia?

Preventing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, can be challenging for individuals with diabetes, but adjustments to the diabetes management plan can help reduce the frequency of these episodes. Understanding the specific causes of blood sugar drops, with the help of an endocrinologist, is essential.

Effective measures to prevent Hypoglycemia include:

  • Taking prescribed medications as directed by your doctor
  • Following your doctor's advice about food and exercise
  • Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels, especially before and after meals, exercise, and bedtime
  • After receiving treatment for a hypoglycemia incident, maintain records of the event's details. This information can help improve management plans to reduce the likelihood of future episodes

Working together with an endocrinologist and implementing these strategies can help to prevent hypoglycemia. You can schedule consultations with the best doctors for hypoglycemia treatment in Kolkata by booking online appointments through the Skedoc.

Frequently Asked Questions
Hypoglycemia, especially in diabetics, is usually not permanently curable. However, it can be managed through medication, lifestyle changes, and regular monitoring of blood sugar levels. Effective hypoglycemia treatment can significantly reduce episodes, but a permanent cure is unlikely. 
Hypoglycemia is not a form of diabetes. Instead, it is a condition characterized by low blood sugar levels. This can occur in individuals with diabetes, mainly when blood sugar drops too low due to medication, diet, or other factors. It is a symptom or complication of diabetes, not a form of the condition.
Vitamin deficiencies themselves do not directly cause hypoglycemia. It is primarily related to low blood sugar levels often associated with conditions like diabetes, certain medications, or lifestyle factors. However, vitamin deficiencies, if severe, can impact overall health and exacerbate or contribute to complications associated with hypoglycemia or other health conditions. 
Hypoglycemia's duration varies based on its cause. Episodes from exercise or missed meals improve within minutes after consuming sugar. Those caused by certain medications may take one to two days to resolve. Regular blood sugar monitoring is essential, especially for unrecognized nighttime episodes that may affect cognitive function.