Hypoglycemia and brain function

Hypoglycemia and brain function

Now most people with a little bit of science knowledge know that glucose is VERY important for your brain, and insulin is very important for your brain and body. All your cells need glucose to function, and your brain needs a constant, steady supply. No other food will do. If someone suffers from acute hypoglycemia (and we’re not talking just being hungry, we’re talking much more severe), they suffer cognitive impairments. This highlights the importance of metabolic control, how well your body controls its blood glucose, particularly in responses to things like acute hypoglycemia (low glucose) or after a bolus of food that would otherwise cause hyperglycemia (high glucose).