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insulin shock: see hyperinsulinism hyperinsulinism, presence in the system of an above-normal amount of insulin , the substance secreted by the pancreas and needed by the body to utilize sugar. ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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TURIN, Italy - If this Olympics story were any sweeter, we'd all go into insulin shock. The preparation was fully warranted, since the boy's father, 30-year-old Aaron Farris, was diabetic and therefore subject to bouts of unconsciousness, which can be caused either by diabetic coma (hyperglycemia) or insulin shock (hypoglycemia). Insulin shock is a more severe condition of an insulin reaction that occurs when blood-sugar levels rapidly decrease and are not countered by some form of glucose. |
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