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Insulin shock
A condition characterized by having too much insulin in the blood. This can lead to having too little glucose (sugar) and if the blood sugar falls too low, the body no longer has enough fuel to carry out its regular functions. In insulin shock, the body becomes so starved for fuel that it begins to shut down.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Will insulin shock kill someone?
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Why is dextrose solution injected to patients suffering from insulin shock?
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Is it possible that unstable insulin levels cause hypovolemic shock?
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Can hypovolemic shock be caused by too much insulin?
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Is it possible for insulin levels to cause hypovolemic shock?
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Can hypovolemic shock be caused by an unbalanced insulin level?
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Is it possible that hypovolemic shock be caused by unstable insulin levels?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is it possible that hypovolemic shock be caused by an unbalanced glucagon/ insulin level?
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A 30-year old male asked:
I felt fluid in my after I took my insulin shot?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Any idea where I can donate unwanted insulin in NYC? Thanks.
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A 32-year old asked:
I accidently gave my child 2 extra units of insulin--will he be okay?
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Should I get tested if I accidentally pricked myself with my sister's insulin shot?
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A 32-year old asked:
What can I do if my insulin level was 123. dr. said to eat better and exercise. how high is 123?
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A 41-year old asked:
What to do if I know that it has to do with too much insulin in the body, but what Are some symptoms?
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A 36-year old male asked:
My doctor is switching my insulin to u500 I currently take 7 injections a day from what there saying I can possibly knock it down to 3 is it abigswitc?
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A 38-year old female asked:
I heard that insulin makes your kidneys worse?
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A 46-year old asked:
do i have to put my insulin in the fridge?
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A 47-year old asked:
I'm insulin resistant and I want to chew gum is this bad?
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A 56-year old female asked:
My insulin has a lot of tiny bubbles can I still take it?
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A member asked:
i am a diabetic on insulin. can i ever stop taking insulin?
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A 36-year old asked:
What happens if i accidentally gave myself humulin (insulin)?
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A 44-year old asked:
How will a type I diabetic appear when their insulin levels are high?
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A 38-year old asked:
How long can i keep the novorapid (insulin aspart) flexpen in my bag?
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A 18-year old female asked:
I had an insulin level 0.44 20% of norm is this serious? is it diabetes?
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A member asked:
What happens if i dont disinfect my skin before giving an insulin shot?
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A 32-year old asked:
If you have type I diabetes, do you have to take insulin for your whole life?
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A 34-year old asked:
What would happen if i missed and accidentally injected myself with my cat's insulin?
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A 42-year old male asked:
I have type2 diabetes and ran out of insulin what can happen if I dont have my insulin?
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A 41-year old female asked:
Insulin novolog mix 70/30 has a medicine smell that I've never smelled could it be bad.
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A 34-year old female asked:
Insulin resistant does that ever go away what causes it I get bumps or a lump where I inject myself?
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