Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes: Physiological Effects and Warning Signs
Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) in type 2 diabetes triggers a cascade of responses:
- Adrenergic symptoms: Sweating, trembling, hunger, anxiety, tachycardia, hypertension.
- Neuroglycopenic symptoms: Blurred vision, dizziness, confusion, difficulty concentrating.
- Severe manifestations: Seizures, loss of consciousness, and, if untreated, death.
Prompt recognition and treatment (fast‑acting carbohydrate, glucagon if unconscious) are critical to prevent complications.
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