Can a diabetic die from too much insulin?
On One Hand: Insulin Overdose Causes Low Blood SugarToo much insulin leads to the same symptoms as low blood sugar. These include anxiety, fatigue, irritability, sweating and extreme hunger. If medical action is not taken quickly, the symptoms can worsen and lead to seizures, unconsciousness and, in rare cases, death.On the Other: Insulin Overdose is RareThe 2005 Annual Report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers said that, out of the 2.4 million reported exposures to substances, only about 4,000 were reported incidents of insulin overdose. Still, insulin overdose is possible and can be fatal, according to a study published in October 2007. The study followed 25 patients who had intentionally overdosed on insulin. Four of them died.Bottom LineA diabetic can die from too much insulin. Also, a diabetic could die from seizures or unconsciousness that can be caused by too much insulin.
