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Is Irregular Usage Of Lantus Safe?

I work as an RN in LTC, some nurses are holding the Lantus if the patient decides not to eat of if his blood sugar is 75 -100 but asymptomatic or if he does not want to eat....I understand it should be given anyway unless hypoglycemic episode is present. Wondering is this is correct? Thank you YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 4 Oct 2017
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insulin injections should not be taken without doctor's prescription it may lead to hypoglycemic episodes if you are not diabetic and May risk your life thank you.
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Is Irregular Usage Of Lantus Safe?

hi insulin injections should not be taken without doctor s prescription it may lead to hypoglycemic episodes if you are not diabetic and May risk your life thank you.