Question 1

could an insulin overdose be detected?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They can test for a level which shows if the Insulin is the persons own or from an outside source.

Question 2

what are the tests for insulin overdose?

Accepted Answer

Blood tests: If blood levels of Insulin are high but levels of c-peptide are not, that indicated exogenous administration of insulin.

Question 3

what does it mean to have an insulin overdose?

Accepted Answer

Too much insulin: This is when too much Insulin was used which can lead to low blood sugar.  The treatment is to give back glucose to prevent low blood sugar.  Depending on which Insulin was used, it might take a little or a lot of keep your blood sugar from dropping.  You might need oral glucose and in severe cases, you might need IV glucose.  Call your doctor who knows you best for the best course of action.

Question 4

i'm curious what occurs during an insulin overdose?

Accepted Answer

Insulin overdose : Insulin drops your blood sugar by escorting sugar into your cells.    Too much Insulin drops your sugar too much.   This will affect your brain, your liver, your whole body.

Question 5

what are the permanent effects of insulin overdose?

Accepted Answer

Temporary low: Insulin overdoses may cause severe hypoglycemia which would deprive the brain of glucose.  If caught in time, administering glucose, glucagon, or simply eating (if conscious) would solve the problem.  Death by Insulin overdose is fortunately, not too common.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: insulin overdose?

Accepted Answer

Insulin overdose: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug is used. Insulin overdose can lead to hypoglycemia &amp; in severe cases: coma, disorientation,
seizures or death. REF:  http://www.diabetes.co.uk/insulin/insulin-overdosage.html

Question 7

how painful is an insulin overdose and how long will it take to die from it?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia: Insulin over dose can range from mild to severe. Prolonged low blood sugar can result in irreversible brain damage and even death. Mild symptoms which occurs more frequently may include headaches, tremor sweating/fatigue, irritability and extreme symptoms or 'Insulin shock' is a medical emergence. All patients on Insulin should be educated to recognize signs/symptoms/management of low blood sugar.

Question 8

what's considered to be an insulin overdose for a non-diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Any dose: Giving Insulin to non diabetic will always be dangerous

Question 9

what is the treatment for insulin overdose?

Accepted Answer

Insulin overdose: Your blood sugar will drop so you need to eat to bring bs up.  Other treatment option is IV water with sugar in it.  Lastly, there is a hormone called glucagon that you can inject to counteract Insulin and bring blood sugar up.

Question 10

can i die of accidental insulin overdose?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but not likely: At your age the body is pretty resilient the mind still sharp and most errors of Insulin administration are engineered to be relatively small.  But given the right circumstances it certainly could and does happen.

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