A person with type 1 diabetes mellitus accidentally overdoses on insulin. What symptoms might she experience, and why? If she remains conscious, what treatment might be offered to adjust her blood glucose level?
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When a person OD on insulin they become hypoglycemic. The signs can vary but they can be nervous/anxious, trembling, hungry, sweaty, weak, and may have trouble talking. Give the person sugar and or food if their blood sugar is below 50mg/dl.
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