1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Hormonal Imbalances

  4. Insulin after food. Happens very rare.

diabetes-icon
Insulin after food
If we forget to take insulin injection before food, Can we take insulin injection after the food. It happens very rare.
615 Views v

Answers (1)

Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice

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.
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
2/2 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

All About Insulin Terror

Dr.Arvind Kumar

“Can my Insulin be stopped” or “I don’t want to take insulin because if I start insulin, I will be dependent on insulin” ... Read more

All You Wanted to Know About Insulin Resistance & Its Impact on Skin & Hair

Dr.Pinanky Jadhav-Adhe

WHAT IS INSULIN & WHAT DOES IT DO?When a person eats food, the gut breaks down its carbohydrates into glucose. Gluco ... Read more

Cut These 5 Food Items From Your List to Lose Fat

Mr. Manish Arya

1. Refined sugarSugar digests almost instantly and goes directly into your bloodstream. Insulin makes your body to conve ... Read more

8 Easy and Natural Food Habits for Weight Management

Dr.Naveen Visweswaraiah

Weight Management is more than just reduction of weight, it means: Feeling energetic throughout the dayYour medical cond ... Read more

6 Reasons Why Street Food Is Unhealthier Than You Thought?

Ms.Swati Kapoor

You've heard about how deep fried foods aren't good for health because of the high calorie content, and not being heart ... Read more

The Food Pyramid - Explained

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Food pyramid is the basic guide which helps us plan a healthy diet according to our body’s requirement. There are a vari ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Internet is not a doctor

Internet is not a doctor

Consult with real doctors online

  • Private consultation
  • 5-min response
  • Free follow-ups
Consult with a doctor
Online now

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

All About Insulin Terror

Dr.Arvind Kumar

“Can my Insulin be stopped” or “I don’t want to take insulin because if I start insulin, I will be dependent on insulin” ... Read more

All You Wanted to Know About Insulin Resistance & Its Impact on Skin & Hair

Dr.Pinanky Jadhav-Adhe

WHAT IS INSULIN & WHAT DOES IT DO?When a person eats food, the gut breaks down its carbohydrates into glucose. Gluco ... Read more

Cut These 5 Food Items From Your List to Lose Fat

Mr. Manish Arya

1. Refined sugarSugar digests almost instantly and goes directly into your bloodstream. Insulin makes your body to conve ... Read more

8 Easy and Natural Food Habits for Weight Management

Dr.Naveen Visweswaraiah

Weight Management is more than just reduction of weight, it means: Feeling energetic throughout the dayYour medical cond ... Read more

6 Reasons Why Street Food Is Unhealthier Than You Thought?

Ms.Swati Kapoor

You've heard about how deep fried foods aren't good for health because of the high calorie content, and not being heart ... Read more

The Food Pyramid - Explained

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Food pyramid is the basic guide which helps us plan a healthy diet according to our body’s requirement. There are a vari ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

100IU insulin conversion to 40IU

 2988 Views
The doctor has prescribed us 100IU insulin but we getting only 40IU. Can the dosage suggested by the doct ... Read More

Insulin pen or injection

 1728 Views
I am type 1 insulin dependent diabetic taking injections every day for last 10 years. Recently i read abo ... Read More

Lantus insulin

 1561 Views
I am taking lantus insulin. Please prefer me Alternative of lantus insulin which are cheaper than this ??

Which is good insulin

 1338 Views
Which insulin is better ryzodeg or human miztard? My mother is having concurrent hypoglycemia when she is ... Read More

Insulin treatment

 1233 Views
I am diabetes since 32+ years. I was given insulin from March 2018 during By-pass surgery. Previously I w ... Read More

Insulin at low sugar level

 20 Views
If sugar level before dinner is 55, can I take Novorapid insulin after taking food. Same dose or less.

Is insulin necessary

 43 Views
Fasting sugar is 135 and post food is 230 Taking tablets already Is insulin required or can control wit ... Read More

Fasting Insulin - 26.48

 44 Views
Hi, I recently took a blood test and my fasting Insulin level is 26.48 . Does it mean , I have insulin re ... Read More

Suggestions on Insulin

 26 Views
Hi thanx in advance dr. My weight 105kg height 6feet. On aug 2023 i am diagnosed with diabetes due to kid ... Read More

Missed insulin

 28 Views
Hi doctor , I am 32 weeks pregnant taken glycomet 500 in the afternoon and at night. Taking insulin 6 uni ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.