Low Blood Sugar?

One of my readers recently asked if there were symptoms of having low blood sugar. The answer to this question is a resounding: YES. First off, low blood sugar occurs when glucose (carbohydrates broken down tot heir simplest form) is scarcely present in the blood stream. Glucose is the nervous system's main and preferred source of energy, therefore, many symptoms related to low blood sugar affect mood and motor function. You may experience low blood sugar when your diet is lacking in carbohydrate consumption, during or after intense bouts of exercise if not sufficiently fueled or after long periods of not eating.

Symptoms include:
- Trembling
- Sweating
- Clammy skin
- Irritability 
- Hunger
- Difficulty focusing/thinking
- Headaches
- Clumsiness 
- Paleness in face
- Loss of consciousness can occur if blood sugar drops too low

If you experience low blood sugar it is best to eat or drink something with fast acting carbohydrates like juice, fruit, a candy bar, protein bar, etc.