Hypoglycemic convulsions cause serious musculoskeletal injuries in patients with IDDM

Diabetes Care. 1989 Jan;12(1):32-4. doi: 10.2337/diacare.12.1.32.

Abstract

Six diabetic patients are described who sustained serious musculoskeletal injuries during insulin-induced hypoglycemia. The convulsions were associated with nocturnal hypoglycemia, superoptimal glycemic control, pregnancy, hypoglycemic unawareness, or errors in self-management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Fractures, Bone / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemia / chemically induced
  • Hypoglycemia / complications*
  • Insulin / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Seizures / complications*
  • Shoulder Dislocation / etiology*

Substances

  • Insulin