Blood sugar level of 54 causes what to happen?

Answer 1

That's a good question. A lot of the answer is based on what you consider a drop in blood sugar is. If your blood sugar (glucose) gets lower than 70mg/dl then you are considered to have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

In a healthy individual, that's not on any diabetic medication, it should never happen. The liver can actually make its own glucose as needed by breaking down specific protein and fats (gluconeogenesis). Even with extended exercise and fasting my blood glucose has never been lower than 84.

So if it falls below 70 there is probably some serious medical issue going on. Something could be wrong with your liver or pancreas. See a doctor for diagnosis.

Also, if your blood sugar gets lower than 54 mg/dL, it's dangerous and you need emergency medical treatment right away. Go to the ER (emergency room).

Some people think they have low blood sugar but they really don't

But, here's the part of the equation that's puzzling. To really know what's going on you need to actually test your fasting blood glucose with a glucometer.

Some people, especially those that are type 2 diabetic or pre-type 2 diabetic think they have low blood sugar in between meals or when they skip a meal.

They are so accustomed to having a really high blood glucose level that's in the, say, 200 or 300 range, that when it falls for example to around 100 they actually get the symptoms of low blood sugar like the shakes, dizzy, sweaty and yes hangry. Have you heard of people getting “hangry” when they need a snack.

This source explains it in great detail and I think it's quite interesting. Thanks for bringing this question up.

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Answer 2

What happens if your blood sugar level drops to 54?