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Definition of Insulin shock

1. Noun. Hypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing coma.

2. Noun. The administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma.

Medical Definition of Insulin shock

1. A severe condition that occurs when the level of blood glucose (sugar) drops quickly. The signs are shaking, sweating, dizziness, double vision, convulsions, and collapse. Insulin shock may occur when an insulin reaction is not treated quickly enough. See: hypoglycaemia. (09 Oct 1997)

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