Since you usually get less sleep, please talk to your doctor about your sleep patterns. Poor quality sleep can affect many areas of your life and health, and your doctor may be able to help you if you have insomnia, another sleep disorder, or conditions affecting your sleep.
Symptoms can be different depending on how low your blood sugar level drops. 1  Mild hypoglycemia can make you feel hungry or like you want to vomit. 2  You could also feel jittery or nervous. 3  Your heart may beat fast. 4  You may sweat. 5  Or your skin might turn cold and clammy.
Effects of Low Blood Sugar on the Body. When your blood sugar (glucose) levels fall below the normal range, itâs called hypoglycemia, or insulin shock. Low blood sugar can happen when you skip a meal. It can also happen if your pancreas releases more insulin than it should after youâve eaten. The most common reason for low blood sugar is diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas can no longer produce insulin.