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Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be much hard evidence around about this. It all seems anecdotal. The Blood Pressure angle is one that can cause problems, but this is more to do with a reduction in BP than a lowering of Bg levels.
Another reason is the one marked in Red below which is specific to Bg levels.
What causes low blood sugar?
Low blood sugar occurs when the body doesn't have enough sugar to burn for energy and the level of sugar in the blood falls too low. Frequent causes include:
1.missing a snack or meal
2.doing extra exercise that burns more sugar than usual
3.taking too much insulin
4.giving a shot into a muscle resulting in rapid absorption of insulin
5.giving the wrong amount of insulin
6.taking a bath or shower or soaking in a hot tub soon after taking a shot of insulin (blood vessels in the skin dilate from the hot water and cause insulin to be rapidly absorbed).
Hope that helps.
Ken.
Another reason is the one marked in Red below which is specific to Bg levels.
What causes low blood sugar?
Low blood sugar occurs when the body doesn't have enough sugar to burn for energy and the level of sugar in the blood falls too low. Frequent causes include:
1.missing a snack or meal
2.doing extra exercise that burns more sugar than usual
3.taking too much insulin
4.giving a shot into a muscle resulting in rapid absorption of insulin
5.giving the wrong amount of insulin
6.taking a bath or shower or soaking in a hot tub soon after taking a shot of insulin (blood vessels in the skin dilate from the hot water and cause insulin to be rapidly absorbed).
Hope that helps.
Ken.