38-Year-Old Foreign Influencer Dies Suddenly, Sparks Discussion

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  The sudden death of popular online figure Yang Qina, known by her Douyin account "Argentina Qina," has shocked many and topped trending topics on Douyin.

On April 6, a heartfelt announcement was made on the account by her husband, Yang Cong: "It is with a heavy heart that I inform everyone that my beloved wife, Yang Qina, passed away on the morning of April 2, 2025, due to a sudden drop in blood sugar. She was only 38 years old."

The news quickly went viral, leaving her followers devastated and in disbelief.

The Story of Viviana (Yang Qina): A Cross-Continental Love

Yang Qina, whose foreign name was Viviana, originally hailed from Argentina. In 2004, she met Yang Cong, a Chinese student from Longyan, Fujian Province, while studying in Buenos Aires. Their love blossomed across continents, and in 2006, Viviana moved to Changting with her newborn son to join Yang Cong. Her Chinese name, "Yang Qina," was given to her by her mother-in-law, and she was affectionately known as "Qina" by friends and family.

The Tragic Incident: What Caused the Fatal Hypoglycemia?

Just days before her passing, Yang Qina was seen on a Douyin live stream, helping her family with farm work. The cause of her sudden death remains a mystery, with speculation surrounding whether she had any pre-existing conditions or if hypoglycemia complications played a role.

Dr. Zhang Yi, Director of the Vascular Disease Center at Shanghai's Tenth People's Hospital, spoke to the press, noting that hypoglycemia leading to death is rare in young people. "This is generally more common among patients with diabetes or metabolic disorders," he explained.

While healthy individuals can typically recover from low blood sugar with prompt action, for people with diabetes, hypoglycemia can be far more dangerous. Dr. Zhang warned that severe low blood sugar can lead to life-threatening conditions like heart attacks and strokes.

The Growing Concern: Low Blood Sugar and Weight Loss Medications

A growing concern has been the rising use of weight-loss medications, such as GLP-1 agonists, which can lead to lower blood sugar levels. Dr. Zhang emphasized that people using such medications while dieting or engaging in intense physical activity need to be extra cautious, as these factors can increase the risk of severe hypoglycemia.

Expert Advice: How to Prevent Hypoglycemia

Experts advise the following precautions to avoid hypoglycemia:

1.Eat regular meals and avoid extreme dieting.

2.For diabetics, eating balanced meals at consistent times is crucial.

3.Avoid excessive physical activity that could trigger low blood sugar.

4.Keep sugar sources like candy or biscuits on hand in case of a hypoglycemic episode.

Yang Qina's untimely passing serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of unmanaged blood sugar levels and the importance of regular health monitoring.