Long Acting Insulin Overdose- 16 Questions Answered

Doctor has prescribed to start on 12 units Basfil insulin every night. But the PP glucose levels are high around 250-300. Given this issue, will that be required to move to rapid acting insulin to stabilize PP glucose levels.

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Dr. Amarpreet Singh RiarGeneral Practitioner | Delhi

The treatment of Diabetes is not that simple. There are many classes of Diabetic Drugs. It depends on extent of Diabetes and complications to decide medicine for the Diabetic person. Dosages are also ... Read More

Can you explain what is the dirrence between short acting and long acting Benzodiazapines ?And which one has more dependency?

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Dr. NeeloferGeneral Physician | Srinagar

Every benzodiazepine has a dependency potential. Short acting ones also have achieve levels rapidly in brain which gives a sudden high so increase their dependence potential in addition to their short ... Read More

Overdose of insulin, feeling really sick,tired ,vomit sensation always not getting proper doctor who can lower my sugar levels i had 4 heart stents my sugar always over 300 since 2y today looks like I over took insulin what to do

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Dr. Komal Bhandari TotlaDiabetologist | Solapur

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I i am 36years female.i have injected 8000 iu insulin by mistake. is it dangerourous or consuming sugar content will suffice?

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Dr. Rakesh ParikhGeneral Physician | Jaipur

I doubt u would have injected this much amount of insulin. If yes, it'd extremely dangerous and fatal if not treated. U need to urgently get admitted in a Hospital with ICU set up ... Read More

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Respected Doctors My Doctor Cardiologist Prescribed Me CIPLAR LA Long Acting For Sinus Tachycardia And Anxiety But In Pharmacy CIPLAR LA Is Not Available They Are Giving INDERAL LA My Doubt Is Weather CIPLAR LA Long Acting And INDERAL LA Is Same As CIPLAR LA Please Do Suggest Me So That It Will Be More Useful To Me Thanks In Advance 🙏

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Dr. H Vasantha KumarCardiologist | Chennai

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Both are same drug. Manufactured by different companies ( Cipla, AstraZeneca). So nothing to worry. You can take either ... Read More

Hi Doctors, I have a general doubt regarding insulin We are using Huminsulin 30/70 almost around 25 years along with Glimy M2 tablets. Will there be any end point of age where insulin will be stopped and only oral tablets can be used?

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Dr. Animesh GuptaDiabetologist | Patna

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It depends upon blood sugar, if blood sugar comes down and insulin dosage decreases then insulin can be stopped in future. U have to do Regular follow up, dietary medication and exercises ... Read More

I took 1 whole humogan pen at 1pm today then 1 whole lantus pen at 3pm today I keep going through low drops as low as 45 blood sugar reading I shove lots of food down and soda and it gets up to about 70 then drops back down my current reading is 54 and I insulin intake was 5 hours ago.. I'm non diabetic what should I do

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Dr. Rakesh ParikhGeneral Physician | Jaipur

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You should get hospitalised immediately. This can be fatal. ... Read More

Now I am taking human mixtard 30/70 insulin twice a day (morning 20 and evening 15) I want to take once a day, Kindly suggest me long duration insulin, Thanks Devasahayam

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Dr. Sheetal AversekarDiabetologist | Mumbai

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You should first reconfirm if you are really having type 1 diabetes. If its confirmed, you should never attempt skipping insulin doses. However, if its not type 1, oral medicines can be tried and insu ... Read More

Thank you Dr sheetal if you are reading this for responding last time . Ever since 2012 i have been using novorapid (rapid acting) and levemir (long acting) insulins and they worked fine but certainly another doctor changed them to mixtard 30/70 as i am a bit careless in taking insulin . And I don't find mixtard working fine as still my glucose lev

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Dr. Sheetal AversekarDiabetologist | Mumbai

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You are welcome.. glad to know I could help! I would suggest novorapid and glargine for you. I understand your frustration in taking multiple doses but skipping doses can be dangerous in type 1 diabet ... Read More

My Suger FBS-126 and PP 184 and Hb1ac-7.4.my Doctor suggest me long acting insulin one shot per day(12 unit) for 3 month with existing medicin.Dr said that it is beneficial and prevent organ damage and also beneficial for Pancreas.I am confuse what should i do.please.

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Dr. Ankit HissariaGeneral Physician | Pune

Hiii Diabetes or sugar in layman language we call it rust Just like rust eats iron slowly Sameway diabetes eat ur nerves slowly Insulin at present no need Meds n proper abstinence can control ur s ... Read More

My father takes 35units insulin twice everyday before breakfast and dinner. And he is taking insulin for 10 years. Is it good to use insulin for such long duration? Can we switch to pills? I have attached recent sugar test report. Kindly advice.

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Dr. Suhas KhaireEndocrinologist | Pune

Hello.. As I see your father is taking very high doses of insulin.. These may cause wt gain, increased appetite and hypoglycemia risk... If possible and indicated we can definitely add pills which wil ... Read More

Our doctor has suggested a rapid acting insulin. Is this available in flex pens? Also what are some of the best brands of rapid acting insulin availabile?

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Dr. Rakesh ParikhGeneral Physician | Jaipur

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Yes those are available in both dispo pen and cartridge form. Fiasp is the best one. ... Read More

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Long acting insulin overdose

Doctor has prescribed to start on 12 units Basfil insulin every night. But the PP glucose levels are high around 250-300. Given this issue, will that be required to move to rapid acting insulin to stabilize PP glucose levels.

Can you explain what is the dirrence between short acting and long acting Benzodiazapines ?And which one has more dependency?

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Overdose of insulin, feeling really sick,tired ,vomit sensation always not getting proper doctor who can lower my sugar levels i had 4 heart stents my sugar always over 300 since 2y today looks like I over took insulin what to do

I i am 36years female.i have injected 8000 iu insulin by mistake. is it dangerourous or consuming sugar content will suffice?

Which is ......... the ......... ........best.......... ..... ........ ....short acting insulin ...

Hi Doctors, I have a general doubt regarding insulin We are using Huminsulin 30/70 almost around 25 years along with Glimy M2 tablets. Will there be any end point of age where insulin will be stopped and only oral tablets can be used?

Now I am taking human mixtard 30/70 insulin twice a day (morning 20 and evening 15) I want to take once a day, Kindly suggest me long duration insulin, Thanks Devasahayam

My Suger FBS-126 and PP 184 and Hb1ac-7.4.my Doctor suggest me long acting insulin one shot per day(12 unit) for 3 month with existing medicin.Dr said that it is beneficial and prevent organ damage and also beneficial for Pancreas.I am confuse what should i do.please.

My father takes 35units insulin twice everyday before breakfast and dinner. And he is taking insulin for 10 years. Is it good to use insulin for such long duration? Can we switch to pills? I have attached recent sugar test report. Kindly advice.

Our doctor has suggested a rapid acting insulin. Is this available in flex pens? Also what are some of the best brands of rapid acting insulin availabile?

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