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low blood sugar is the most common form of diabetic reaction and the most likely blood sugar problem encountered on a dive or wilderness trip. A low blood sugar diabetic reaction is caused by increased exertion and use of glucose
high blood sugar is a rare problem in most people with Diabetes and is unlikely to be encountered on a dive or wilderness trip. High blood sugar can be brought on by infections or other significant stresses that cause the body to decrease cell uptake of glucose
What else can I help you with?
What insulin preparations could potentially cause a hypoglycemic reaction within one hour?
humilin R
Does insulin affect your reaction time?
Yes!
How was insulin produced before genetically modified?
Before genetically modified organisms, insulin was primarily produced from the pancreas of slaughtered pigs and cows. The insulin was extracted, purified, and then administered to diabetes patients. This method was less efficient and more expensive compared to the production of genetically modified insulin.
What does the inability to produce insulin cause?
The inability to produce insulin is the cause of type I diabetes mellitus. Not being able to use insulin effectively causes Type II diabetes mellitus.
Can insulin cause water retention?
Insulin does not cause water retention. Its main action is to move sugar into the cells where it can be used for energy.
What can cause insulin reaction?
Let me focus on one side of the coin- too much insulin. This can lead to drastically lowered glucose levels, causing organ failure & quite possibly death. On the other hand, a sudden influx of carbohydrates can render the insulin level to be lower than 'therapeutic', in short the insulin isn't effective. This & other questions can be answered best by your family Doctor or a Nutritionist/Dietitian.
Can insulin cause sleep problems?
A lot of individuals consuming insulin complain about difficulties with sleeping patterns. While there are no specific reasons and causes the insulin may cause, drowsiness and feeling lethargic are the most common ones.
Does insulin cause low potassium levels in the body?
Yes, insulin can cause low potassium levels in the body by promoting the movement of potassium from the bloodstream into cells.
How are insulin and blood sugar related?
insulin helps transport the blood sugar into cells were sugar is needed. insulin is related to blood sugar cause insulin can lower blood sugar level.
Insulin reaction can be caused by?
An insulin reaction, also known as hypoglycemia, can be caused by taking too much insulin, skipping meals or snacks, exercising more than usual, drinking alcohol without eating, or experiencing stress or illness. Symptoms can include feeling shaky, dizzy, confused, sweating, or having a rapid heartbeat. It is important to treat hypoglycemia promptly with fast-acting carbohydrates like glucose tablets or juice.
Does having to much insulin cause nausea?
Yes, it can.
Why is cow insulin a good substitue for human insulin?
Insulin from pigs or cows can cause immune reactions in some people, or people may develop an allergy to the insulin over time and it will be ineffective. Human insulin is not immunogenic and so is preferred.
