Insulin overdose and stroke Posted: 04-12-08 04:33am
Can an overdose of insulin cause a stroke?
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aflsh
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Posted: 04-12-08 11:44am
As far as I know, too much insulin without
food will put you in insulin shock. I
believe you would go into a coma. It's
also called hypoglycemia. If the person
is consious, you need to give them a sugar
drink or glucose immediately.
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