Symptom 8: Sweating and Chills – When Your Body Can’t Regulate Temperature
Excessive sweating, especially when not accompanied by physical exertion or high temperatures, is another sign of low blood sugar. The body may also experience chills or cold sweats, as it struggles to maintain a normal temperature.
These symptoms occur because the body’s nervous system is reacting to the lack of glucose, causing blood vessels to constrict and dilate in an attempt to regulate temperature. This can result in sweating or chills, even when the environment around you is not particularly hot or cold.
If you experience sweating or chills due to low blood sugar, check your blood sugar levels and consume a source of carbohydrates to help raise them. Make sure to dry off and change into dry clothes if you’ve been sweating, as this can help prevent additional heat loss and maintain a stable body temperature.
To minimize the risk of hypoglycemia-related temperature fluctuations, monitor your blood sugar levels regularly and follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations for managing your blood sugar. (8)
