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What does low body temperature indicate?

Joe Ford

What does low body temperature indicate?

Why is my body temperature low? Studies show that core body temperature decreases with age. Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, can also slow down metabolism, which can lead to a drop in body temperature. If your core body temperature dips down to 95 F (35 C) or lower, that’s considered hypothermia.

Is being cold a symptom of diabetes?

Diabetes can cause anemia, kidney and circulation problems, which can lead people to feel cold.

What makes you cold all the time?

Feeling cold could be a symptom of several different conditions including anemia, a condition often caused by not having enough iron in your blood, and hypothyroidism, a condition in which the body does not make enough of the thyroid hormone to help it control basic metabolic functions.

Is feeling cold a sign of low blood sugar?

Your heart may beat fast. You may sweat. Or your skin might turn cold and clammy. Moderate hypoglycemia often makes people feel short-tempered, nervous, afraid, or confused.

Why would blood sugar drop suddenly?

Not eating enough food or skipping meals, taking too much medicine (insulin or pills), exercising more than usual, or taking certain medicines that lower blood sugar can cause your blood sugar to drop rapidly. Do not drink alcohol if you have problems recognizing the early signs of low blood sugar.

What are the symptoms of low and high blood sugar?

Being aware of the following symptoms and staying alert for their presence, whether you are a diabetic or a family member or friend, should be essential:

  • Shaking.
  • Fast heartbeat.
  • Sweating.
  • Anxiety.
  • Dizziness.
  • Extreme hunger.
  • Weakness and tiredness.
  • Irritability.

Why is hunger a sign of diabetes?

In uncontrolled diabetes where blood glucose levels remain abnormally high ( hyperglycemia ), glucose from the blood cannot enter the cells – due to either a lack of insulin or insulin resistance – so the body can’t convert the food you eat into energy. This lack of energy causes an increase in hunger.