also: インシュリンショック
noun
insulin shock
Medical term for a hypoglycemic episode caused by excessive insulin, leading to symptoms like confusion, sweating, or loss of consciousness.
糖尿病患者がインスリンショックを起こした場合、すぐに糖分を摂取させる必要がある。
If a diabetic patient experiences insulin shock, they need to take sugar immediately.
Variant spelling reflecting the English pronunciation 'inshulin'.
Spelling with a middle dot, sometimes used for clarity.
Variant with middle dot and 'sh' pronunciation.
低血糖 is the general term for low blood sugar, while インスリンショック specifically refers to the acute condition caused by insulin.
Loanword from English 'insulin shock'.