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What Causes Sudden Drop In Blood Glucose Levels, Blurred Vision And Hand Numbness?

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Posted on Mon, 31 Jul 2023
Question: i gave my father huperzine a for memory problems and insulin lantus and his blood sugar droped over night to low he also was confused, eyes were blury and hands numb what is going on , I also gave him prevagen with it.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possible hypoglycemia

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Many of the described symptoms in your father are directly related to low blood glucose levels.

Insulin is known to cause hypoglycemia.

It's important to check his blood sugar levels as soon as possible.

Further administration of antidiabetic medications depends on the blood sugar levels.

it's advisable to visit emergency room setting at the earliest for further management.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Sudden Drop In Blood Glucose Levels, Blurred Vision And Hand Numbness?

Brief Answer: Possible hypoglycemia Detailed Answer: Hello, Many of the described symptoms in your father are directly related to low blood glucose levels. Insulin is known to cause hypoglycemia. It's important to check his blood sugar levels as soon as possible. Further administration of antidiabetic medications depends on the blood sugar levels. it's advisable to visit emergency room setting at the earliest for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician