Hypoglycemia and Adverse Side Effects of Intravenous Insulin Administration in Response to Intravenous Glucose Challenge in Nondiabetic and Diabetic Patients, Respectively
| Side effect | Nondiabetic | Diabetic |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia without symptoms | 4 | 5 |
| Hypoglycemia with symptoms | 1 | 1 |
| Dizziness or light-headedness | 1 | 0 |
| Headache | 0 | 1 |
| Shakiness | 0 | 1 |
| Irritability | 0 | 0 |
| Sweating | 1 | 0 |
| Blurred vision | 0 | 0 |
| Fast heart rate | 0 | 0 |
| Mood change | 0 | 0 |
| Confusion | 0 | 0 |
| Slurred speech | 0 | 0 |
| Anxiety | 0 | 0 |
| Hunger | 0 | 0 |
| Allergic reactions | 0 | 0 |
| Rash | 0 | 0 |
Hypoglycemia is defined as serum glucose < 70 mg/dL.