Sign 3. Excessive Sweating: The Unexpected Downpour
Imagine this: you’re sitting comfortably in a cool environment, but you’re sweating like you’ve run a marathon. No, it’s not just you – excessive sweating, especially when you’re not exerting yourself physically or in a hot environment, can be another sign of low blood sugar.
When your body detects a drop in blood sugar levels, it might react by releasing adrenaline, a hormone that’s part of your body’s “fight or flight” response. One effect of this adrenaline rush is excessive sweating, even when you’re in a cool environment or at rest. This sweating is often more noticeable on your face, chest, or the back of your neck.
Again, the degree to which you sweat can vary. For some, it could be a mild increase in sweating, while others might find their clothes drenched. What matters is the sudden and unexplainable increase, which sets this type of sweating apart from your regular workout sweat.
One thing to note is that such sweating episodes often occur during the night, leading to what we commonly refer to as night sweats. So, if you wake up in the middle of the night with your pajamas and sheets all sweaty, low blood sugar could be a possible reason. (*)
