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Type 1 Diabetes, Injection, Vial Was Empty, Only Air Went In, Dangerous ?

yes, my daughter has type 1 diabetes and i just now accidently gave her 40 units of air, the vial was empty. i didn t notice till it was too late. what should i do. how dangerous is it ?
Thu, 10 May 2012
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Insulin injections are always subcutaneous and do not enter the blood stream. The insulin is injected into a fat mass and is not injected into a vein. So you did her no harm and now she just needs her insulin.

Be well, Dr. Kimberly
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Type 1 Diabetes, Injection, Vial Was Empty, Only Air Went In, Dangerous ?

Insulin injections are always subcutaneous and do not enter the blood stream. The insulin is injected into a fat mass and is not injected into a vein. So you did her no harm and now she just needs her insulin. Be well, Dr. Kimberly