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insulin shock

/ˈɪnsjʊlɪn ʃɒk/

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/ˈɪnsjʊlɪn ʃɒk/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, вызванное чрезвычайно низким уровнем сахара в крови, часто возникающее из-за передозировки инсулина, пропущенных приемов пищи или чрезмерной физической активности, приводящее к таким симптомам, как спутанность сознания, потливость, судороги или потеря сознания.

A medical condition caused by extremely low blood sugar levels, often resulting from an overdose of insulin, missed meals, or excessive physical activity, leading to symptoms such as confusion, sweating, seizures, or loss of consciousness.

  1. Severe hypoglycemiaC1formal

    A medical condition caused by dangerously low blood sugar levels, often due to an overdose of insulin or missed meals, leading to symptoms like confusion, sweating, and loss of consciousness.

    ruТяжелая гипогликемия

    • The patient was rushed to the hospital after experiencing insulin shock.
    • Symptoms of insulin shock include dizziness, rapid heartbeat, and fainting.
    • Diabetics must monitor their blood sugar carefully to avoid insulin shock.