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Insulin after food

2018-08-26 17:37:25
If we forget to take insulin injection before food, Can we take insulin injection after the food. It happens very rare.
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Depends on the type of insulin. Some insulin can be taken even after food while some need to be taken 20 to 30 mins before meals. However, it should not be a problem if it happens rarely.

Answered2018-08-27 01:40:19

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