it doesn't matter how it happens. an insulin overdose always has the same effect -- 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 complications -- seizures and unconsciousness -- can occur. low blood sugar is defined as less than 70 mg/dl. hypoglycemia is defined as a low blood sugar which leads to symptoms. some people with poorly controlled diabetes can experience the symptoms of "low" blood sugar at normal blood sugar levels (70 to 120 mg/dl). on the other hand some people with diabetes won't experience these symptoms even at low sugar levels. for unclear reasons some people have few warning signs when their blood sugars drop. this unawareness of low sugar is more common in people with type 1 diabetes. being unaware of low sugar levels means you're at higher risk for insulin problems. you may not have a warning that you sugar is low until you become too confused to correct the situation or become unconscious. family and friends need to know what to do if the situation becomes serious.
what are the symptoms of an insulin overdose?