7. Hypoglycemia: The Mysterious Blood Sugar Drop
One moment you’re up and at ’em, the next, you’re dizzy, sweaty, and disoriented. Welcome to the unpredictable world of hypoglycemia, another symptom linked to Solitary Fibrous Tumor. When you hear “blood sugar,” diabetes probably comes to mind. But this is different; it’s a tumor playing havoc with your insulin levels.
Now, imagine you’re in a meeting. You’re presenting, and boom—the room starts to spin. Your palms are sweaty, and you can’t concentrate. This isn’t stage fright; this is your blood sugar plummeting. The feeling is akin to running out of gas in the middle of a race, your body just quits on you.
How does an SFT connect to this? Well, the tumor can produce substances that mimic insulin or even cause excess secretion of insulin. As you can guess, too much insulin equals too little sugar. It’s a bit like pouring too much water into a concentrated drink. The taste—well, your body’s functionality—dilutes. (7)
