Question

What will happen if 50% glucose solution is injected intravenously (into vein)?

Answer 1

It will restore the sugar level in the diabetic patients in cause the patient has injected a large amount of insulin. While adverse results can occur in normal person such as stroke or unconsciousness. 

Answer 2

Glucose 50% is hypertonic (in vitro tonicity, in a container) and provides a source of calories in a minimal volume of water. Glucose 50% is frequently used in both adults and children to restore blood glucose concentrations in the treatment of hypoglycaemia resulting from insulin excess or from other causes.