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What are the side effects of not taking insulin?

What are the side effects of not taking insulin?

Possible side effects of regular insulin include: Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) if too much is taken High blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) if too little is taken A skin reaction at the site of the injection Skin thickening or pitting at the site of the injection.

What are the risks of not taking insulin?

Not taking insulin if you need it can lead to significant health issues, including high blood sugar and hyperglycemia. Many people living with type 2 diabetes can benefit from insulin therapy, but like most medications, it carries some risks. The most serious risk is low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia.

Why do diabetics not take insulin?

If your pancreas secretes little or no insulin (type 1 diabetes), or your body doesn’t produce enough insulin or has become resistant to insulin’s action (type 2 diabetes), the level of glucose in your bloodstream increases because it’s unable to enter cells.

What are the effects of stopping insulin injections?

Do not stop taking your insulin. If you stop taking it, you will experience hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels). This can do serious damage to body and brain. Your doctor has put you on insulin for a reason.

What are symptoms of not enough insulin?

Mild symptoms include: Dizziness. Irritability. Moodiness or sudden changes in behavior. Hunger. Shakiness.

What are the signs of low insulin?

Feeling shaky

  • Being nervous or anxious
  • Sweating,chills and clamminess
  • Irritability or impatience
  • Confusion
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
  • Hunger
  • Nausea
  • Color draining from the skin (pallor)

    • What foods are low in insulin?

    Bell Peppers. Bell peppers are available in a rainbow of colors,including red,green,yellow,orange and purple.

  • Cabbage. Cabbage also ranks a 10 on the GI.
  • Broccoli. Rich in vitamins A,C and K; potassium; folate; phosphorus; and dietary fiber,this bright green vegetable has a GI value of 10.
  • Lettuce.
  • Onions.
  • Mushrooms.
  • Artichokes.
  • Tomato.
  • Eggplant.

    • What is the cause of low insulin?

    Common causes of low blood sugar include the following: Overmedication with insulin or antidiabetic pills (for example, sulfonylurea drugs) Use of medications such as beta blockers, pentamidine, and sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra) Use of alcohol. Missed meals.