William Shatner Suffers Medical Emergency, Rushed to Hospital

7:50 AM PT -- William Shatner confirmed that he had a medical episode with the explanation that he "over indulged" ... and poked fun at our (accurate) reporting.

William Shatner -- who played the iconic role of Captain Kirk on "Star Trek" -- was rushed to the hospital Wednesday after suffering a medical emergency, TMZ has learned.

Harry Gold, Shatner's agent, told TMZ ... The legendary actor experienced an issue with his blood sugar while at his home in Los Angeles late Wednesday afternoon and was checked out.

We're told Shatner called emergency medical service workers for help as a precaution and paramedics showed up in an LAFD ambulance.

Shatner was transported to a local hospital to get checked out and was already back home, Gold said, adding ... "He's fine."

Meanwhile, the 94-year-old Shatner has been keeping a busy schedule lately despite his age, making public appearances and working on projects tied to his Captain Kirk character.