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Insulin self-injected for treatment of diabetes (i.e., diabetic hypoglycemia) Insulin self-injected surreptitiously (e.g., Munchausen syndrome) Insulin self-injected in a suicide attempt or fatality; Various forms of diagnostic challenge or "tolerance tests" Insulin tolerance test for pituitary or adrenergic response assessment; Protein challenge
In North America a mild episode of diabetic hypoglycemia is sometimes termed a "low" or an "insulin reaction," [4] and in Europe a "hypo", although all of these terms are occasionally used interchangeably in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. A severe episode is sometimes also referred to as "insulin shock".
It is also called metabolic syndrome. Insulin shock A severe condition that occurs when the level of blood glucose (sugar) drops too far and quickly. The signs are shaking, sweating, dizziness, double vision, convulsions, and collapse. Insulin shock may occur when an insulin reaction is not treated quickly enough. In severe cases, brain damage ...
When individuals take insulin without needing it, to purposefully induce hypoglycemia, this is referred to as surreptitious insulin use or factitious hypoglycemia. [3] [2] [24] Some people may use insulin to induce weight loss, whereas for others this may be due to malingering or factitious disorder, which is a psychiatric disorder. [24]
[69] [70] Additionally, deficiency of thiamine was observed to be associated with dysfunction of β-cells and impaired glucose tolerance. [70] Different studies indicated possible role of thiamin supplementation on the prevention or reversal of early stage diabetic nephropathy, [ 71 ] [ 72 ] as well as significant improvement on lipid profile.
The body requires a relatively constant input of glucose, a sugar produced upon digestion of carbohydrates, for normal functioning. Glucagon and insulin are among the hormones that ensure a normal range of glucose in the human body. [18] Upon consumption of a meal, blood sugar normally rises, which triggers pancreatic cells to
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Insulin resistance desensitizes insulin receptors, preventing insulin from lowering blood sugar levels. [ 38 ] The leading cause of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes is the failure of insulin to suppress glucose production by glycolysis and gluconeogenesis due to insulin resistance. [ 39 ]