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Took 70 U Of Short Instead Of 70u Of Lantus. What Should I Do?
Hello,
As the name suggests, the effects of short acting insulin is 2 to 4 hrs. It is mainly given to control the Postprandial sugar (Post Meal).
Here are some advice you have to follow.
1. Don't panic.
2. Have a good carbohydrate meal.
3. Check the blood sugar after 2 hours of meal for hypoglycemia.
4. If you experience any signs of hypoglycemia like sweating and palpitation, take glucose solutions orally.
5. If the symptoms persist, contact your doctor for help.
Hope this helps.
As the name suggests, the effects of short acting insulin is 2 to 4 hrs. It is mainly given to control the Postprandial sugar (Post Meal).
Here are some advice you have to follow.
1. Don't panic.
2. Have a good carbohydrate meal.
3. Check the blood sugar after 2 hours of meal for hypoglycemia.
4. If you experience any signs of hypoglycemia like sweating and palpitation, take glucose solutions orally.
5. If the symptoms persist, contact your doctor for help.
Hope this helps.
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Basheer Ahamed
Pathologist and Microbiologist
Practicing since :2006
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