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Insulin Reaction

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Insulin Reaction Home Care: Warning Signs

Notify your doctor if you have an insulin reaction and any of the following:

Inability to take your prescribed medicine
Worsening episodes of hypoglycemia
Increasing frequency of hypoglycemia
Worsening symptoms of hypoglycemia
Symptoms of severe hypoglycemia:

Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Excessive sleepiness
Confusion
Fainting
Seizures

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Last Updated: Nov 5, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Insulin Reaction References:

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