Thanks for posting on HealthCareMagic. Wishing you a Happy Easter. Blood sugar below 40 mg/dl indicates
hypoglycemia that is
low blood sugar although less than 70 mg/dl is considered by some standards as the cutoff. If symptoms are are present, I will consider even 63 as hypoglycemic.
Symptoms to look out for are:
* Shakiness
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Nervousness or anxiety
* Sweating, chills and clamminess
* Irritability or impatience
* Confusion, including delirium
* Rapid/fast heartbeat
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Lightheadedness or dizziness
* Hunger and nausea
* Sleepiness
* Blurred/impaired vision
* Tingling or numbness in the lips or tongue
* Headaches
* Weakness or fatigue
* Anger, stubbornness, or sadness
* Lack of coordination
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Nightmares or crying out during sleep
* Seizures
* Unconsciousness
Hypglycemia can occur in a child with diabetes type 1 on insulin and you should be aware of the symptoms and need to intervene immediately in case you see the symptoms.
In case of hypoglycemia you need to take 15-20 grams of glucose or simple carbohydrates like sugar immediately and recheck the blood glucose after 15 minutes.
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Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.