Insulin Overdose Kills Nursing Home Resident
A nursing home resident in England died after receiving 5 times the normal dosage by a nurse at the nursing home where she resided. The woman who had Parkinson's was unable to communicate her physical needs or her insulin dosage to the nursing home employees. An insulin overdose results in low blood sugar levels, or hypoglycemia. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include: Anxiety Confusion Extreme hunger Fatigue Irritability Sweating or clammy skin Trembling hands If sugar levels continue to fall during an insulin overdose, serious medical complications and even death. Low blood sugar is defined as less than 70 mg/dL. Hypoglycemia is...
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