The harms of hypoglycemia
Written by Lin Xiang Dong
Endocrinology
Updated on September 08, 2024
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Hypoglycemia poses significant risks to the human body and mainly includes the following aspects: Firstly, hypoglycemia can lead to brain dysfunction, initially characterized by lack of mental focus, sluggish thinking and speech, dizziness, drowsiness, irritability, and other symptoms. In later stages, seizures, coma, and even death may occur. Secondly, recurrent hypoglycemic episodes can cause irreversible damage to the central nervous system, leading to changes in personality, mental disorders, dementia, etc. Thirdly, hypoglycemia can stimulate the cardiovascular system, trigger arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and so on. Fourthly, prolonged hypoglycemic coma, if unnoticed, can result in death.
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