Diseases and Conditions
Diabetic hypoglycemia
Early warning signs and symptoms
Hypoglycemic management
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Preparing for an appointment
Risk factors
Some people have a greater risk of diabetic hypoglycemia, including:
- People using insulin
- People taking certain oral diabetes drugs (sulfonylureas)
- Young children and older adults
- Those with impaired liver or kidney function
- People who've had diabetes for a longer time
- People who don't feel low blood sugar symptoms (hypoglycemia unawareness)
- Those taking multiple medications
- Anyone with a disability that prevents a quick response to falling blood sugar levels
- People who drink alcohol
