What are the effects on the central nervous system as a result of hypoglycemia?

Hello kepler3001:

Thanks for the interesting question. As a mild hypoglycemic, I found
the research very enlightening.

The best explanation (easiest to understand and complete) I was able
to find of the effect on the central nervous system from hypoglycemia
was at the following page:

Neurological Diseases and Syndromes - Hypoglycemia
URL: http://www.loni.com/dands/doc0002.htm
Quote: 
"Adrenaline is commonly released from the body during a hypoglycemic
state. The release of adrenaline from the adrenal glands is caused by
stimulation of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the
autonomic nervous system.2 This releasing of adrenaline acts as an
agent to renew and maintain the blood glucose levels by mobilizing the
stored fat and glycogen. These are in turn converted into glucose.
However, the release of adrenaline stimulates the nervous system. The
stimulation of the central nervous system may result in any of these
symptoms: irritability, dizziness, and headaches. If the hypoglycemic
condition is more severe, the following symptoms may be recognized:
confusion, vision problems, palsy, ataxia, anxiety, nausea, loss of
consciousness, personality disorders, and even convulsions.3 Changes
in mood, personality, and social function were examined in a group of
five patients with hypoglycemia. These changes consist of the
following problems: lack of communication, lack of concentration, poor
memory, fluctuating moods, becoming devious and manipulative, doubting
own abilities, becoming violent and aggressive, lack of
responsibility, and even increased irritability."

There is a ton of other good information on this page as well. 


Other pages that might be of use include:

Symposium - “Hypoglycemia 2001: From Research to Practice”
URL: http://216.167.3.245/research/feature/res092701a.php

Endogenous Metabolic Disorders  
URL: http://www.ivis.org/special_books/Braund/braund21/chapter_frm.asp?LA=1#Hypoglycemia
Note: (This is about small animals, but might still hold valuable
information.)


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Thanks for the information, it is exactly what I needed.  I'm glad you
found the question interesting and thanks for your help. :)