insulin shock
Noun
Meaning
hypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing coma
the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
Source: WordNetSynonyms
Hypernyms
Examples
Low blood glucose level is known as hypoglycemia or, in cases producing unconsciousness, "hypoglycemic coma" (sometimes termed "insulin shock" from the most common causative agent).
The Piers Anthony novel Killobyte follows the story of a paralyzed cop trapped in a virtual reality game by a hacker, whom he must stop to save a fellow trapped player slowly succumbing to insulin shock.
She spent the next six months in psychiatric care, receiving more electric and insulin shock treatment under the care of Dr. Ruth Beuscher.