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Puberty does appear to be a factor in higher blood sugars and increased insulin needs.
Personality changes are frequently associated with low blood sugars. Obviously, both extremes in blood sugars can cause unpleasant symptoms. There are many studies in literature, which have looked at hypoglycemia's effect of brain function. Prolonged or frequent hypoglycemia in young children should be avoided. I went to the doctor twice since my right ear was totally plugged.