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Why was i shaking when my blood sugar level was at 80?

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See your doctor: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor. Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help you.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Common: Usualklly one would shake if blood sugar below 60. Very common to shake, feel cold, clammy and also extremely anxious when blood sugar drops expecially below 60.

Answered 4/22/2019

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