Question

What would happen if a diabetic patient accidentally takes an overdose of insulin?

• A. Increased levels of glucose in the blood.
• B. Increased glucose concentration in urine.
• C. Dehydration due to increased urine excretion.
• D. Increased conversion of glycogen to glucose.
• E. Increased conversion of glucose to glycogen.

Answer 1

The correct option is E Increased conversion of glucose to glycogen.

If a diabetic patient takes too much insulin Hypoglycemia occurs. Hypoglycemia happens to many people with diabetes. It can be serious. It leads to more conversions of glucose to glycogen. Hence, if a diabetic patient accidentally takes an overdose of insulin then Increased conversion of glycogen to glucose.

So, the correct answer is 'Increased conversion of glycogen to glucose'.