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Your body uses the sugars in food as fuel. When healthy, the body produces just enough insulin to digest the food you are eating, maintaining the proper blood sugar level to provide fuel for the cells in your body.
In Diabetes, your body no longer produces enough insulin, or is unable to make use of the insulin you have. Many times, diabetes can be treated with oral medication that make it easier for the body to use the insulin. But if you simply do not have enough, then you will need insulin injections. The injected insulin needs to be in balance with the sugar in your blood.
If you inject too much insulin, or if it is injected improperly, then the new insulin can digest ALL of the sugar in the bloodstream too rapidly, using up all your fuel. Just like a car, when you run out of fuel, you stop. Insulin shock, when there is too much insulin and not enough sugar, can cause dizziness, fainting, coma, and even death.
If you think you have had too much insulin and are running out of fuel, add more fuel in the form of sugar. One of the best fuels is Orange Juice, so diabetics who are insulin dependent ought to have some orange juice handy at all times.
If someone faints and the cause may be insulin shock, call an ambulance immediately, or get the person to a hospital.
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Diabetic Shock?
A major concern for diabetic people is going into a shock or a type of coma that results because of low blood sugar levels. To treat mild forms of diabetic shock, immediate consumption of sugary foods and beverages must be taken, such as candy, honey, and sugar cubes.
What are symptoms of going into diabetic shock and what causes it?
Some symptoms of a diabetic include, increase in thirst, redness of the skin, fatigue, fainting and a sweet smell on the breath of the patient. Diabetic shock is caused by Hypoglycemia also known as, low blood sugar.
what is diabetic shock and how can i prevent it?
Diabetic shock is a reversible form of a coma found in people with diabetes. It is a combination of hypoglycemia, dehydration and shock which closes the body down. To avoid it, monitor your blood sugars, eat a healthy diet and consult with your doctor.
What would be one route of administering glucose to a diabetic in insulin shock?
Hi!! One route of administrating glucose to a diabetic in insulin shock is Intravenous. It helps to restore the blood glucose level . Hope i have answered your question...
Does hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia only occur in diabetic people?
Hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia can occur in others. It can be seen in premature infants.
Can a diabetic die from injecting too much insulin?
Yes, it is possible for anyone to die if they inject too much insulin. What will occur is something called insulin shock. Their blood glucose will drop and they can go into a coma. In extreme cases this can be followed by death.
Why do afterschocks occur?
I'm assuming you know how earthquakes occur and all an aftershock is a smaller earthquake after a larger one. If the "aftershock" is larger than the main shock it is reclassified as the main shock and the previous "main shock" becomes a foreshock.
Why does shock occur in a person?
to numb pain or loss of blood
When did Olga Uz die?
Olga Uz died on November 2, 2010, in Hemet, California, USA of diabetic shock.
When did Hugo Caprera die?
Hugo Caprera died on September 5, 2002, in Buenos Aires, Argentina of diabetic shock.
What happens to diabetics if they eat the wrong foods?
It all depends on what type of 'wrong' food your talking about as well as how much they've eaten. A diabetic can possibly die from not taking the necessary precautions or go into what is known as diabetic shock.
Does electric shock occur in space?
An electric shock could occur in space. One thing to keep in mind about electrical shocks is that if the body provides a return path for current to flow then an electrical shock will occur. It does not matter if it is in space or on earth, touching a potential across the output supply on a high voltage system is going to short circuit the supply through you.
