Does hypoglycemia spread?

Written by Zhao Xin Lan

Endocrinology

Updated on March 03, 2025

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Hypoglycemia is not a contagious disease, so it is not transmittable.

Hypoglycemia is primarily caused by excessive secretion of insulin in the body, or by consuming too little sugary food, leading to abnormally low blood sugar levels and certain clinical symptoms such as palpitations, trembling hands, fatigue, and cold sweats. Therefore, it is caused by pathological reasons within the body itself, and not by infectious bacteria or viruses from external sources, so it is not contagious.

However, when hypoglycemia occurs, it is necessary to promptly consume sugary foods to alleviate the symptoms and prevent more serious damage to the body.

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Hypoglycemia emergency treatment procedure

Typically, when we consider a patient might have hypoglycemia, we follow the standard diagnostic procedures. First, we measure the patient's blood sugar level; if it is below 2.8 mmol/L, there is a high likelihood of hypoglycemia. Symptoms may include palpitations, dizziness, pale complexion, lack of concentration, lethargy, or even coma. Immediate action would involve giving the patient oral glucose solution or administrating glucose intravenously, followed by monitoring the patient’s clinical symptoms and blood sugar levels. If the patient's condition significantly improves after glucose provision, we can diagnose them with hypoglycemia. This is also a critical emergency procedure for hypoglycemia, which entails timely glucose supplementation. If the patient has recurrent hypoglycemia episodes, further detailed examinations should be conducted.

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Can people with hypoglycemia eat beef?

Whether or not patients with hypoglycemia can eat beef really depends on the specific situation. Hypoglycemia varies in severity from mild, moderate, to severe. If you're just experiencing slight low blood sugar with some hunger and mild sweating, without any mental or physical impairments, then eating some beef shouldn't be a problem and it can indeed help raise your blood sugar. However, if you are experiencing moderate or severe hypoglycemia, characterized by heavy sweating, dizziness, and especially changes in consciousness, then it is not recommended to eat beef because its digestion and absorption are slow. In such cases, it is advised to quickly drink sugary water, and if necessary, administer sugar water intravenously to swiftly increase the blood sugar levels and alleviate symptoms of hypoglycemia. Since beef is a protein, it digests slowly and therefore causes a slower rise in blood sugar.

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Can people with hypoglycemia exercise?

Hypoglycemia refers to a plasma glucose concentration lower than 2.8 mmol/L, at which point patients may exhibit signs of sympathetic nervous excitement, such as trembling hands, palpitations, pale complexion, profuse sweating, feelings of hunger, and fatigue. There can also be brain function disturbances, leading to symptoms like dizziness, blurred vision, hallucinations, and bizarre behavior. At this time, it is not advisable to exercise. Instead, immediate rest is recommended, along with the consumption of sugary foods to raise blood sugar levels. Exercise is strictly prohibited as it can lead to unnecessary physical injuries, such as falls.

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Does hypoglycemia spread?

Hypoglycemia is not a contagious disease, so it is not transmittable. Hypoglycemia is primarily caused by excessive secretion of insulin in the body, or by consuming too little sugary food, leading to abnormally low blood sugar levels and certain clinical symptoms such as palpitations, trembling hands, fatigue, and cold sweats. Therefore, it is caused by pathological reasons within the body itself, and not by infectious bacteria or viruses from external sources, so it is not contagious. However, when hypoglycemia occurs, it is necessary to promptly consume sugary foods to alleviate the symptoms and prevent more serious damage to the body.

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How to test for hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia refers to a syndrome characterized by symptoms of sympathetic nerve excitation and brain cell hypoxia due to low blood glucose concentration. We usually identify hypoglycemia first by a series of symptoms. The primary symptoms of hypoglycemia are sympathetic nerve symptoms, including dizziness, palpitations, cold sweats, hunger, and pallor. If these symptoms occur, we use a glucometer to determine if the blood sugar level is below 2.8 mmol/L. If the blood sugar is below 2.8 mmol/L, one should quickly consume sugary water and energy. If the patient's symptoms are alleviated, then it is considered hypoglycemia.