Kirsty Overdosage

If too much Kirsty have been injected: If the patient takes too much insulin the blood sugar gets too low (hypoglycaemia).
Hypoglycaemia may also happen: If the patient eats too little or miss a meal.
If the patient exercises more than usual.
The warning signs of a hypoglycaemia may come suddenly and can include: cold sweat; cool pale skin; headache; rapid heartbeat; feeling sick; feeling very hungry; temporary changes in vision; drowsiness; unusual tiredness and weakness; nervousness or tremor; feeling anxious; feeling confused; difficulty in concentrating.
If the patient feels a hypoglycaemic episode coming on, the patient should take a high sugar snack and then measure blood sugar.
If blood sugar is too low, eat glucose tablets or another high sugar snack (sweets, biscuits, fruit juice), then rest.
When the symptoms of hypoglycaemia have disappeared or when the patient's blood sugar level is stabilised, continue insulin treatment.
The patient may recover more quickly from unconsciousness with an injection of the hormone glucagon by someone who knows how to use it. If the patient is given glucagon, the patient will need glucose or a sugary snack as soon as the patient is conscious. If the patient do not respond to glucagon treatment, the patient will have to be treated in a hospital. Contact a doctor or an emergency ward after an injection of glucagon; the patient needs to find the reason for the hypoglycaemia to avoid getting more.
Kirsty has a rapid effect. Therefore, if hypoglycaemia occurs, the patient may experience it earlier after an injection when compared to soluble human insulin.