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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Insulin Shock Signs And Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Hypoglycemia

Alternative Names

Insulin shock; Low blood sugar


Symptoms
  • Fatigue
  • General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (malaise)
  • Nervousness
  • Irritability, or even aggression
  • Trembling
  • Headache
  • Hunger
  • Cold sweats
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Blurry or double vision
  • Confusion
  • Convulsions
  • Coma
Additional symptoms that may be associated with t... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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When Things Get Ugly
By Amy Tenderich , Health Expert

...people were killed. Both drivers were experiencing insulin shock at the time. Both... Read more »

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The Diabetic Dating Thing
By Amy Tenderich , Health Expert

Reprinted with permission from Amy Tenderich of www.diabetesmine.com. Oh dear, I am so... Read more »

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I Just Don’t Want To Be Different
By Beth McNamara , Health Expert

Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Diabetic kids walk a very thin... Read more »

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Put “ICE” in Your Cell Phone
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

No, this is not a new way to keep cool on these blistering hot days; nor will it damage your... Read more »

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The NY Times Fibromyalgia Article: Reviewing the Controversy
By Will Rowe , Health Expert

The New York Times stirred up some old controversies recently with their article on fibromyalgia... Read more »

Health Guide

Hypoglycemia
Insulin shock; Low blood sugar Treatment A snack or drink containing sugar will raise the blood glucose level, and you should see an immediate... Read more »
Diabetes: Type 2: Emergency Complications
...intensively control glucose levels are at risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Hypoglycemia, also called insulin shock, develops if blood sugar levels fall below normal. It may also be caused... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes Complications: Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypoglycemia
...sugar (glucose) control increases the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Hypoglycemia, also called insulin shock, occurs if blood glucose levels fall below normal. Hypoglycemia may also be... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: General Dietary Guidelines
...protein known as albumin can indicate a future risk for serious kidney disease.Preventing Hypoglycemia (Insulin Shock)For prevention of long-term complications of diabetes, experts now recommend... Read more »
How does diabetes impact lifestyle?"
There is no doubt that diabetes has an impact on the lifestyle of the patient. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. Diabetes is associated with long-term... Read more »

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