2007-03-22 16:34:42 · 9 answers · asked by rascoe627 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Yes you certainly can and, if untreated, you can go into a diabetic coma and die from it. I know a 35 year old man (Type 1) who refused to take care of himself... he used insulin, drank lots of alcohol and did many illegal drugs. Despite many "close calls" over the years, he refused to change his behavior. One day he was home alone, fell to the floor and died before anyone found him.
2007-03-23 00:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-15 08:29:02 · answer #2 · answered by Tonya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Passing out, as in unconscious, IS Insulin Shock! If low glucose levels do not result in unconsiousness then it's considered insulin induced hypoglycemia, and it can be severe enough that you're not able to understand what is going on around you and would still require assistance from another person but it's not technically insulin shock. Insulin shock is a medical emergency that requires an injection or IV of glucose raising medication. There are glucagon kits available with a precription from a doctor that has everything needed to treat someone in insulin shock. If you or someone you know is taking insulin you should speak to your doctor about having one these kits on hand. It could save your life, not to mention a lot of money paid to the ER and/or ambulance service.
2007-03-22 17:24:27 · answer #3 · answered by BRUCE D 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES! My son is 10 and has had Diabetes since he was 3. We have had a lot of close calls where he is acting strange, but the most severe is the seizures. If you are too low or are low for too long then you will first go into a seizure and then become unresponsive. Someone should administer the glucagon and call 911. We have been through this and it takes at least 5 min for the glucagon to work...in the mean time you can rub sugar in the cheeks (their teeth will be clenched) DO NOT try to give liquid....they can't swallow. Remember to talk to the diabetic....this is VERY scary for them(and you) If left untreated you will die.......or you could end up in a coma or with permanent brain damage. The best thing is to always be prepared and to always check your bg.
2007-03-22 18:18:39 · answer #4 · answered by jsbusse 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It could, I suppose, but when I went into shock I started behaving strangely. I was 10 and my sister was 11. When my behavior bugged her enough, (she didn't realize I was in trouble yet.) she turned me around to face her and just after she did that, my eyes rolled back in my head and I went into convulsions.
I'm telling you this because we may not always appear to be unconscious. I have no recollection of doing the things my sister told me I did. I was not conscious, but apparently I was still able to walk and talk.
If the diabetic starts acting strangely, get them to talk. If they are not making sense, get them some sugar immediatly. (preferrably, a glucagon injection) Don't wait to do a test. Even if their sugar is high, you won't raise it enough to make much difference. If their sugar is too low. it could save their life. That advice was given to me by my endocrinologist. When you have given the sugar, call 911 or your doctor.
But don't take my word for it, get advice from your doctor and diabetes educator.
2007-03-22 17:37:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course. If the insulin is too much and they are left untreated.
2007-03-23 10:25:38 · answer #6 · answered by heathermagoo13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can die from insulin shock.
2007-03-22 16:37:49 · answer #7 · answered by plezurgui 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you mean by having taken to much insulin, the answer is yes! If that is not what you mean, then please expand your question to provide more information.
2007-03-22 16:45:01 · answer #8 · answered by Yana 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES....and they can go into a coma and die
2007-03-23 14:04:31 · answer #9 · answered by lady b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋