What is Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Hypoglycemia is a deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream. It is a condition in which the sugar level falls below normal blood glucose level (less than 70 mg/dL). Diabetic patient get hypoglycemia when their bodies don’t have enough glucose. Without enough glucose, our body cannot perform its normal functions.
Insulin and Hypoglycemia
When the insulin moves the sugar (glucose) into the cells more rapidly than blood glucose is replenished either through eating food or through the release of stored glucose in the liver, Hypoglycemia occurs.
What are the Causes of Low Blood Sugar Levels in the Body?
It is usually a result of diabetes treatment. It can occur for several other reasons such as excessive consumption of refined foods, tumors, disturbed adrenal glands functions, disturbed liver functions and stress.
What is a Normal Blood Sugar Level?
A normal fasting blood glucose level is between 70mg/dL-99mg/dL while a normal blood glucose level two hours after eating is less than 140 mg/dL. Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar level is less than 70 mg/dL.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia?
The symptoms of hypoglycemia are listed below:
- Weakness
- Craving for sweets since body does not have enough glucose
- Disturbed vision
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Sudden loss of energy
- Headaches
- Sweating, pale face, dizziness and compelling hunger.
What is the Best Diet to Follow for Hypoglycemia?
Balanced diet for Hypoglycemic person includes nuts, fruits, vegetables and carbohydrates. The diet should be supplemented with dairy products, meat and whole grains etc. Person with low blood sugar should drink plenty of water. They should take small and regular meals. They should take proper sleep.
What is the Effect of Exercise on People with Low Blood Sugar Levels?
Exercise is not only good for people with low blood sugar but for everyone. Regular exercise helps maintain healthy blood sugar level but exercising harder leads to complications. So avoid heavy exercises in hypoglycemia.
What are the Complications of Low Blood Sugar?
Our brain needs glucose to function properly. If we ignore the symptoms of hypoglycemia too long, then it can lead to several complications.
Untreated hypoglycemia may lead to:
- Death
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizure
Hypoglycemia and Glycemic Index
Glycemic index is a way of analyzing foods. It is a measurement which is carried out on carbohydrate containing foods and their impact on blood glucose level. According to glycemic index, carbohydrates are rated from 0 to 100.
Ingestion of carbohydrates that increases blood glucose level slowly, helps in managing hypoglycemia. To manage healthy blood glucose level, one should take low glycemic load foods. High glycemic load foods causes blood glucose level to rise and fall more rapidly than the one with the low glycemic load. Hence high glycemic load foods should be avoided in hypoglycemia.
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is an oldest healthcare system that helps maintain overall health of the body by balancing all the three doshas of the body. The three doshas of the body are Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
Herbal Remedies for Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Planet Ayurveda provides effective herbal remedies such as Shatavari Capsules & Ashwagandha Capsules for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Treatment in Ayurveda. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.
1. SHATAVARI CAPSULES
Shatavari capsules of Planet Ayurveda contains standardized extract of Shatavari in it. It is very helpful in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Shatavari is known as Indian asparagus or Asparagus racemosus. It has small pine needle like branches which are green in color. The plant grows 1 to 2 metres tall.
Pack size: Each bottle contain 60 capsules.
Dosage: 1-2 capsules two times a day with plain or lukewarm water after ½ hour of meal.
2. ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES
Ashwagandha capsules of Planet Ayurveda contains standardized root extract of Ashwagandha plant. It is very helpful in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Ashwagandha is also known as Withania somnifera. The plant is 35-75 cm long. The flowers of this plant are small and green. The ripe fruit is orange-red in color.
Pack size: Each bottle contain 60 capsules.
Dosage: 1-2 capsules two times a day with plain or lukewarm water after ½ hour of meal.
