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By Mayo Clinic staffIf you ignore the symptoms of hypoglycemia too long, you may lose consciousness. That's because your brain needs glucose to function.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia early because untreated, hypoglycemia can lead to:
- Seizure
- Loss of consciousness
- Death
On the other hand, if you have diabetes, be careful not to overtreat your low blood sugar. If you do, you may cause your blood sugar level to rise too high. This, too, can be dangerous and may cause damage to your nerves, blood vessels and various organs.
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- Sperling MA. Hypoglycemia. In: Kliegman RM, et al. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Saunders Elsevier; 2007. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/169663869-5/913633383/1608/268.html#4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-2450-7..50094-3_2388. Accessed Nov. 7, 2009.
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- Service JF (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Nov. 16, 2009.
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