Nausea
Nausea is the overwhelming sensation of uneasiness that comes before someone vomits. People say nausea is akin to queasiness in the stomach that makes them feel lightheaded. The sensation isn’t a disease but is a common symptom of several possible medical conditions that can be bacterial, viral, or due to an underlying illness. Nausea happens to men and women regardless of age and may even happen to people without diabetes.
Blood sugar levels fluctuate during the day and when it dips to hypoglycemic levels, among the first manifestations is nausea. The dip in glucose levels triggers the release of adrenaline which stimulates the fight-or-flight response. When the brain signals the adrenal glands to release adrenaline and the liver to do the same for insulin, it can trigger various bodily responses. The adrenalin and insulin surge move stored glucose to the bloodstream quickly, but the surge doesn’t come without any effects. The effects of the glucose surge are the sudden sensation of uneasiness, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety.
Nausea due to hypoglycemia can be prevented by meticulously following the right diet, and eating the right food on time to maintain blood sugar levels.
