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Overdose and Treatment: Hypoglycemia may occur as a result of an excess of insulin relative to food intake, energy expenditure, or both. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia usually can be treated with oral sugar. It is therefore recommended that the diabetic patient constantly carry some sugar lumps, sweet biscuits, or sugary fruit juice. Adjustments in drug dosage, meal patterns, or exercise, may be needed.
More severe episodes of hypoglycemia with coma, seizure, or neurologic impairment. Glucose must also be given intravenously. Sustained carbohydrate intake and observation may be necessary because hypoglycemia may recur after apparent clinical recovery.
