The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces the juices that help break down food and the hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer usually begins in the cells that produce the juices. Some risk factors for developing pancreatic cancer include.
If your blood sugar drops too low, you can have a low blood sugar reaction, called hypoglycemia. A low blood sugar reaction can come on fast. It is caused by taking too much insulin, missing a meal, delaying a meal, exercising too much, or drinking too much alcohol.
It may be dangerous when your blood sugar is very low because you could pass out or have convulsions if your brain is not receiving enough sugar to work properly. A low blood sugar reaction can happen when: 1  You take your medication, but don't eat on time.2  You don't eat enough for the medication that you have taken. Make sure you eat enough food for the medication you are taking. 2  Do not drink alcohol without eating food. 3  Be prepared and carry some form of carbohydrates with you in case there is a meal delay. 4  Be aware of the time of day-if you are taking insulin, your blood sugar will be the lowest before a meal. 5  Plan your exercise.