Shaky, sweaty, and dizzy

Sudden shakiness, sweating, and dizziness — especially before meals — can be hypoglycemia. A provider can review patterns, order labs, and adjust diabetes medications online.

Also called: low blood sugar · hypoglycemia symptoms · sugar crash

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed

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Treat immediately, then call for help if you can't:

  • Blood sugar under 70 mg/dL — take 15 g fast-acting carbs (juice, glucose tabs)
  • Recheck in 15 minutes; repeat if still low
  • If unconscious or unable to swallow — call 911 or use glucagon
  • Frequent lows warrant a same-week medication review

What shaky, sweaty, and dizzy could be

The most common causes a clinician considers. This isn't a diagnosis — it's the differential a provider works through with you.

Hypoglycemia / low blood sugar

Hypoglycemia / low blood sugar is one of the more common causes of shaky, sweaty, and dizzy. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is one of the more common causes of shaky, sweaty, and dizzy. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

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