Insulin as a drug of abuse in body building.
A theoretical benefit of insulin abuse by body builders is that it is undetectable by currently available tests. A case is presented that highlights the dangers of such abuse.
Evans
P J
PJ
Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, UK. phil@pjevans.karoo.co.uk
Lynch
R M
RM
D000328:Adult; D003128:Coma / Q000139:chemically induced; D004300:Doping in Sports; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007328:Insulin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014891:Weight Lifting
D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin