Hypoglycemia, Low blood sugar
When the amount of glucose in your blood is low and the body is not able to release more from the muscles and liver, a condition of Hypoglycemia, Low blood sugar, exists. You may feel hungry, light headed, confused and your hands may shake. Glucose is a very important form of sugar that your body uses to make energy. You get glucose from the foods you eat, as well as the body's' ability to release stored glucose from your muscles and liver.
People of all different ages and backgrounds can have Hypoglycemia. It is common in insulin dependent diabetics because sometimes the dose of insulin given is too high and it takes too much of the glucose out of the blood. This is a serious problem and needs doctor attention immediately. Not all people with Hypoglycemia are Diabetic; you can have either one without the other.