Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia or a hypo) is usually where your blood sugar (glucose) is below 4mmol/L. It needs to be treated quickly to stop it getting worse, but you can usually treat it yourself. You can also have blood sugar that's too high. This is called high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia).
Low blood sugar, the body's main source of energy.
Diab3tes treatment and other conditions can cause hypoglycaemia.
Confusion, heart palpitations, shakiness and anxiety are symptoms.
Consuming high-sugar foods or drinks, such as orange juice or regular fizzy drinks, can treat this condition. Alternatively, medication can be used to raise blood sugar levels. It's also important that a doctor identifies and treats the underlying cause.