Insulin Shock
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Insulin shock, also called severe hypoglycemia, occurs when the blood sugar level drops markedly, usually in people receiving treatment for diabetes.
When should you seek care? It is a situation that can become urgent: with confusion, cold sweating, intense tremors, fainting, or loss of consciousness, immediate help is required.
What causes it: a mismatch between insulin or medications, food, and physical activity, which brings glucose below safe levels.
Which specialist treats it? The endocrinologist guides long-term diabetes management, while the internist and, in the case of kidney complications, the nephrologist take part in follow-up. Discussing episodes of hypoglycemia with a professional makes it possible to adjust control and prevent new episodes.
Data on 79 doctors who treat insulin shock
Which specialist treats insulin shock?
For insulin shock, the recommended specialist to see is an internist. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can find specialists near you and schedule a consultation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in insulin shock
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Frequently asked questions
What is insulin shock?
Insulin shock, also called severe hypoglycemia, occurs when the blood sugar level drops markedly, usually in people receiving treatment for diabetes.
Which doctor treats insulin shock?
For insulin shock, the recommended specialist to see is an internist. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can find specialists near you and schedule a consultation.