Hypoglycemic convulsions cause serious musculoskeletal injuries in patients with IDDM.

Authors :: Hepburn DA
Steel JM
Frier BM
Source :: Diabetes care [Diabetes Care] 1989 Jan; Vol. 12 (1), pp. 32-4.
Publication Year :: 1989
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.

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

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