HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is An Increased Dose Of Long-acting Insulin Advisable For A Type 1 Diabetic?

I m a type 1 diabetic I m on two types of insulin and are insulin for fast-acting and in long-acting insulin I dropped my bottle of fast-acting insulin and I don t have enough money to replace it I want to know if I can increase the doses of the long-acting insulin until I can get back the fast-acting insulin
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Good day and thank you for posting this question. No, you can't increase the dose. Kindly visit your doctor for an alternative to use. You can go into Hypoglycaemia and that is more dangerous. I hope it helps.
Thank you.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Is An Increased Dose Of Long-acting Insulin Advisable For A Type 1 Diabetic?

Good day and thank you for posting this question. No, you can t increase the dose. Kindly visit your doctor for an alternative to use. You can go into Hypoglycaemia and that is more dangerous. I hope it helps. Thank you.