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Background
Insulin poisoning, as opposed to hypoglycaemia induced by therapeutic doses of insulin, is rare, and guidelines on management differ. We have reviewed the evidence on treatment of insulin poisoning.
Methods
We searched PubMed, EMBASE and J‐Stage with no restrictions of date or language for controlled studies on treatment of insulin poisoning, collected published cases of insulin poisoning...
High‐dose insulin (HDI) therapy with adapted glucose supplementation to maintain euglycaemia has been suggested to treat calcium‐channel blocker (CCB) poisonings. Its underlying mechanisms of action are now well documented. We present a narrative review of the published experimental studies, case reports and experts' opinions to support the effectiveness and safety of HDI in the treatment of CCB poisoning...
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