Common Hypoglycemia Causes

Men, food is your friend! You get glucose from what you eat. This is the sugar that gives your cells energy to get working right! Many, many men have no problems with this. But sometimes? Not the case! Hypoglycemia is a tough condition. So tough! It means you've got very, very low blood sugar. Men, you'll get pale skin, hunger, fatigue, and numbness. Other symptoms? Watch for blurry vision, shakiness, and seizures.

Don't worry, men. Hypoglycemia treatment is simple! It shifts based on the cause. Diabetes? Insulin injections! Other meds may come onto the field here too. Taking meds that cause it? They'll be adjusted! And yes, natural remedies for hypoglycemia exist too! Get ready to eat some fast-acting carbs for a quick hypoglycemia fix. Don't forget about blood sugar checks!

Diabetes

Men, you know your pancreas is an important organ. It makes insulin! You need this, you do. It helps your liver absorb glucose, letting the cells create energy. But many, many men have diabetes, everyone knows that! This condition means their body doesn't handle insulin well. It either doesn't make it or can't use it right. Neither is very good! Both can mean huge, huge issues with blood sugar. This includes hypoglycemia, which is when it drops so very low!

Men, you're likely to get insulin replacement if you've got diabetes. But hold your horses, there's more! Taking daily insulin? Watch the carbs you eat! You need enough for your meds to work right. Not eating enough carbs makes your blood sugar drop. No man wants that!

Medications

Insulin meds aren't the only ones that can trigger hypoglycemia! Many, many men who take high doses of Aspirin and similar meds deal with this too. It's common knowledge! After all, they encourage your body to secrete more insulin. More insulin means you can see lower blood sugar more often!

Take quinine for leg cramps at night? Or an infection? It might mean you'll deal with hypoglycemia too. Yes, it makes your pancreas create more insulin. Some antibiotics encourage the release of more insulin too. Men, you've got to talk to your doctor about the meds you take! You have the power to make this side effect disappear. Take the reins!

Hormone Deficiencies

Yes, men, you need hormones. Everyone does! But if you don't have enough of certain hormones? The effect can be nasty! Some hormones are a huge, huge help in keeping your blood sugar in line. Being short of any of them? Men, it means hypoglycemia! Growth hormone is just one example of these. It forces your liver to release glucose back into your blood. The result? Your sugar is stable!

Cortisol is the stress hormone. Many, many men know about this one! Is your body stressed? This is what it should release! But once again, being short of this can make you face hypoglycemia, men. Why? Cortisol also keeps your blood sugar stable! Talk to your doctor if you're short of any hormone. Treating it keeps the nasty, nasty effects of hypoglycemia at bay. Guaranteed!

Kidney Conditions

Your kidneys are so important. So important! Men, you want them working at the top of your game. They filter your blood. Of what? Toxins, excess fluid, and waste, along with, yes, glucose. This is why some kidney conditions can mean hypoglycemia. Kidney conditions trigger reduced function in many, so many cases. Men, you're powerful. But your kidneys need help if you've got a condition that impacts them! Otherwise? They won't put glucose back into your blood if you need it. You might not have enough to use. It'll escape through your pee, and what good is that? None, if your blood sugar drops too low!

Hepatitis

You need a strong liver, men, just like you need strong kidneys! One of its many, many jobs is to store extra glucose until its needed. But hepatitis can throw this off! This condition means you've got an inflamed liver. 5 viral strains cause it, as can an immune system attack or drinking too much alcohol over time!

Hepatitis includes liver damage as well as inflammation. Men, you've got to pay attention to this! Keep the ball in your court here. This condition can mean your liver won't store the glucose you'll need later. You will need it! But if you can't get it, you'll deal with hypoglycemia. Treatment is key, men. Use your fighter, and you won't deal with low, low blood sugar!