Hypoglycemic adrenal symptoms that are not associated with diabetes are typically related to excessive stress exposure, anticipated stress, overexertion and exercise, or not eating at regular intervals in sufficient amounts. The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse refers to two types of non-diabetic hypoglycemia: The first is considered reactive, or postprandial, which occurs within the first four hours of eating a meal. The second is referred to as the fasting type, or post-absorptive, which can be related to another underlying disease such as fructose malabsorption or the lack of adequate food.
Fatigue
Fatigue is a common symptom among individuals with hypoglycemia related to adrenal exhaustion and stress. The North of England Cancer Network describes fatigue as a chronic state of tiredness that a good night's sleep is unable to relieve. Individuals suffering from fatigue may also experience other symptoms pertaining to fatigue, which include the inability to concentrate, perform daily tasks, get exercise or take in full, deep breaths.
Irritability
Irritability is another significant symptom attributed to hypoglycemia and poor adrenal function. When glucose levels in the blood and brain become extremely low, irritability can coincide with other problems. The University of Maryland Medical Center posits that mental confusion, slurred speech, anxiety, trembling and even heart palpitations can occur with increased irritability, and create agitation.
Blood Sugar Imbalance
Blood sugar imbalance is the basis of all hypoglycemic adrenal symptoms, diabetic or not. The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse suggests that in the case where the individual does not have diabetes, these symptoms, and the extreme highs and lows of blood glucose in the body, occur from stress response triggers, anticipation of a stressor and lack of proper diet in conjunction with overexertion. For individuals who compensate for low blood sugar with sweets, there can be a spike in glucose and energy followed by a crash due to inadequate nutrition to maintain the flooding of sugar in the blood. Similarly, when high blood sugar levels occur within a few hours after eating, this can indicate that the body did not process the food properly, or did not absorb nutrients adequately from the food.
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