Heart Disease & Low Blood Sugar
Did you know that hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) increased heart disease risk?
What is hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose (also know as blood sugar) drops below normal levels.
Symptoms of hypoglycemia include:
- hunger
- shakiness
- nervousness
- sweating
- dizziness
- sleepiness
- confusion
- difficulty speaking
- anxiety
- weakness
Hypooglycemia and heart disease
The VA Diabetes Trial has spent a number of years looking at the relationship between glucose control and cardiovascular disease. The researchers wanted to determine if tight blood glucose control reduced heart disease risk.
According to research findings very low blood glucose had a greater impact on heart disease and stroke risk when compared to high blood glucose.
Study participants who experienced a low enough blood sugar to cause impaired consciousness were found to be at highest risk for cardiovascular death.
The study results also emphasize the need to implement a program to establish tight glucose control immediately at diagnosis for the greatest benefits.
These results I’m writing about are a couple years old, so keep your eyes and ears open for new information to be released.
Hypoglycemia Treatment
I’m sharing this information so you are aware hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) can contribute to your risk for heart disease just as much, if not more, than hyperglycemia (high blood glucose). Work with your physician to treat both and maintain a healthy blood glucose level for you.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
https://lisanelsonrd.com
