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What would happen if you inject sugar into veins?

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Ah the days of my 20's comes back as a new budding Medical Technologist who had received his notice that his “2S” college deferment had ended and the Vietnam War was calling. I was to report for my pre-enlistment physical at 0900. read more

If you are not careful how you inject sugar, it can cause severe tissue damage. Water follows sugar just like it follows salt, and not being careful when injecting sugar into a patient’s veins can result in nearby tissue having its cell water sucked out, causing it to die rather rapidly. read more

When insulin is injected intravenously, the effect is immediate but very short-lived. Instead of the insulin being gradually absorbed into the circulation from tissue, it is immediately available in the bloodstream. This results in abnormally high insulin levels that can cause a rapid drop in blood sugar levels—hypoglycemia. read more

Alcohol. Is a strong sclerosing agent, namely it will close the veins. It is used by some for what is called a-v malformations. It is dangerous as it can cause slough of skin. Associated with severe pain and watch for intoxication. read more

Because of the high risk for hypoglycemia (and the added risk of unsanitary injections causing infection), it is never advisable to inject insulin into a vein without medical supervision. Possible Solutions: When your blood sugar is too high, you can use a"correction factor" to give extra rapid-acting insulin in small and calculated doses. read more

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