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Do insulin shots make your heart race?

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Not commonly. : If a drop in blood sugar happen you will get fast heart rate, sweating and dizziness. Allergic reaction not common but will increase your heart rate. Also, the anxiety of the needle injection, usually early during injection experience, can increase your hr.

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Answered 9/10/2013

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