When your body can't break down sugar it's called congenital sucrase isomaltase deficiency which is a rare genetic disorder which affects your ability to digest certain sugars.
People that have congenital sucrase isomaltase deficiency cannot break down the sugars of sucrose and maltose.
If congenital sucrase isomaltase deficiency is left untreated it could result in difficulty in providing adequate nutrition to the body which could result in dehydration, metabolic acidosis, hypercalcemia, failure to thrive and even developmental delays.
Congenital sucrase isomaltase deficiency was originally thought to be rare, and occurring mainly among the native population of Greenland and Alaska.
The organ that is responsible for breaking down sugar is the pancreas.
Your pancreas produces insulin, which is a hormone that regulates your blood sugar levels.
And when the glucose enters your bloodstream after eating, your pancreas then releases insulin.
The insulin that is released from the pancreas signals cells throughout your body to take up glucose from your bloodstream, lowering your blood sugar levels.
Your pancreas also produces enzymes that help to break down carbohydrates, "including sugar", into smaller molecules which can be absorbed by your body.
The pancreas is what plays a critical role in regulating your blood sugar levels and breaking down the sugar for energy.
A sugar meltdown is a situation in which the level of your glucose in your blood drops below the normal range.
Sugar meltdowns are also called hypoglycemia or low blood sugar.
Sugar meltdowns occur when your blood glucose drops too low, which is often below 70 mg/dL for people with diabetes and 55 mg/dL for people without diabetes.
When you have a sugar meltdown and your blood sugar or blood glucose level drops too low it can result in various symptoms which can range from mild to severe.
Symptoms of a sugar meltdown include nervousness, shakiness, sweating, hunger, anxiety and irritability.
In more severe cases of a sugar meltdown the symptoms can include blurred vision, confusion, dizziness, difficulty in concentrating and in extreme cases of a sugar meltdown, it can result in seizures, coma or even death.
The causes of a sugar meltdown can include taking too much insulin or not eating enough, especially after taking insulin if you're diabetic.
For people without diabetes the causes of a sugar meltdown include certain medical conditions or even a rapid drop in blood sugar after eating a large amount of carbohydrates, "reactive hypoglycemia".
For mild cases of a sugar meltdown the recommended treatment is to consume 15 grams of carbohydrates, wait 15 minutes and check blood sugar levels.
For severe cases of a sugar meltdown you should seek immediate medical treatment.