(Hypoglycemia) I heard that hypoglycemia can occur even while sleeping. How should I respond?

 

Nighttime hypoglycemia refers to blood sugar dropping below 70 mg/dL during sleep.

 

When awake, symptoms such as a pounding heart or hunger appear when hypoglycemia occurs, allowing for immediate response.

 

However, it is difficult to recognize this while sleeping, so most people remain unaware and continue sleeping until the symptoms worsen.

 

Most of the time, patients who are in danger due to severe hypoglycemia visit the emergency room during the early morning hours.

 

If you have diabetes, prepare a snack for low blood sugar in advance by your bedside.

 

If you experience symptoms such as sweating while sleeping or rambling, immediately inform your family.

 

It's okay to ask for help in waking up and managing low blood sugar.

 

Preventing nocturnal hypoglycemia in advance is the most important.

 

Keep your blood sugar levels between 100 and 140 mg/dL before going to sleep.

 

If it is lower, simply consuming milk, crackers, or similar snacks, or reducing activity levels during dinner time can also help.

 

One-line summary: Keep your blood sugar between 100 and 140 before sleeping!

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