Hypoglycemia does not usually precipitate diabetes. However, some specific hypoglycemia, such as that caused by delayed peak insulin secretion, is a high-risk group for diabetes.
The pathogenesis and etiology of diabetes mellitus are complex and not yet fully clarified. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is usually caused by a combination of hereditary and environmental factors, immunity, etc. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is usually caused by hereditary and environmental factors, and gestational diabetes mellitus is mainly caused by the increase in insulin resistance after pregnancy, but the relative insufficiency of insulin secretion.
Under normal circumstances, the peak of insulin secretion should occur half an hour to one hour after a meal, while in people with delayed peak secretion, the peak of insulin secretion can occur 2-3 hours after a meal, which causes the occurrence of hypoglycemia before the next meal.
Therefore, if the symptoms of preprandial hypoglycemia occur repeatedly, especially if they are accompanied by other risk factors, such as obesity, lack of physical labor and a family history of diabetes mellitus, the occurrence of diabetes mellitus should be alerted. It is recommended to go to the hospital in time for a clear diagnosis and treatment.