what causes diabetic shock
Causes of Diabetic Shock. A diabetic shock occurs in dogs that are diagnosed with diabetes, and indicates a condition determined by a low level of glucose in the blood or hypoglycemia. The condition may be caused by: 1  An overdose of insulin, if you administer too much or the prescribed dose is too high. Excessive exercise that will cause a decrease of the glucose levels in the blood. 2  If the dog skips a meal, this will result in an immediate drop in the blood sugar; even a one-hour delay of the meal may result in low levels of glycemia.
Diabetic shock also referred to as insulin shock is a condition wherein the blood glucose level drops so low that the body and brain is unable to function properly.ne of the severe symptoms of diabetic shock is the loss of coordination and fine motor skills. The patient may fall and trip occasionally or just display clumsiness while doing simple tasks.