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01-12-2015 | Case Report
Death due to hypoglycemia: medico-legal implications
Published in: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries | Issue 4/2015
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The diagnosis and management of hypoglycemia is straight forward in almost all cases. The mainstay of treatment lies in glucose infusion. When death due to suspected hypoglycemia whether accidental, intentional, or homicidal intent occurs, it has complex ramifications. Such deaths are investigated to establish the cause. We report a case of an accidental overdose of insulin where communication failure was the central point. We review literature on hypoglycemia, management, prevention strategies, post-mortem findings, and medico-legal aspects.