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Can Rapid Insulin Be Taken Without Food?
im type 1 diabetic and im not feeling hungry so if i dont have dinner and not have my rapid insulin which covers it will this be ok? so im just skipping dinner and the rapid insulin, then later il have my other injection which is levemir before i go bed which works over night, will this all be ok?
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
Dear sir i can understand your concerns
the Rapid insulin also called as mealtime insulin and should be taken before 5 mins of taking every major meal.
in case if you decided to skip the meal its advisable to skip the rapid insulin also
the other insulin is called as basal insulin can be taken as usually irrespective of meal timing.
skipping meals often is not advisable i suggest to follow a regular pattern of food for a better control of diabetes
regards
the Rapid insulin also called as mealtime insulin and should be taken before 5 mins of taking every major meal.
in case if you decided to skip the meal its advisable to skip the rapid insulin also
the other insulin is called as basal insulin can be taken as usually irrespective of meal timing.
skipping meals often is not advisable i suggest to follow a regular pattern of food for a better control of diabetes
regards
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