
June 7, 2002
Blood Tests and Insulin Injections
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Question from Jacksonville, Florida, USA:
After my mother takes her insulin shot, she has a hard coughing spell which can last for some time. My daughter told me a fellow student friend who has diabetes said this could be caused from her insulin not being regulated as it should.
Answer:
From: DTeam Staff
I have never heard of this, and there’s no good reason I can see to link coughing to the insulin shot.
LD
[Editor’s comment: Maybe she is holding her breath when she gives the injection and aspirates something while she is doing it?
SS]