Symptoms of low blood sugar can include tiredness, sweating, and tingling lips.
High blood pressure, also calledhypertension, can also be a sign of low blood sugar.
Insulin is responsible for pulling glucose from the bloodstream into cells, where it’s used for energy.
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The 1515 rule can help you raise your blood sugar slowly.
Preventing low blood sugar is an important part of preventing hypertension, but it is not the only way.
A Word From Verywell
Managing low blood sugar and high blood pressure can be stressful.
However, it does not need to consume your entire life.
Look for manageable steps you’re able to take, and walk through them with your healthcare provider.
Low blood sugar can affect everyone differently.
Yes, low levels of potassium can raise blood pressure.
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