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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
insulin
Answered by
Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
Endocrine Care Group
Questions in the Adult Type II Diabetes forum are answered by Dr. Anita Ramsetty. Topics covered include Type 2 Diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, diabetes and heart disease, diabetes and pneumonia, diabetes and pregnancy,
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Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Jan 21, 2008 08:51PM
, Jan 21, 2008 08:51PM
Hi,
I am assuming that your Novolog is Aspart?
If you want to take your Humulin R)(regular insulin) you will need to take it 15-30 minutes before you eat, instead of less than 15 minutes as you would the Aspart. Also remember that Regular insulin lasts longer, so do not give yourself correction doses soon after you eat by using the regular insulin--you could cause some significant hypoglycemia that way
Take care.
I am assuming that your Novolog is Aspart?
If you want to take your Humulin R)(regular insulin) you will need to take it 15-30 minutes before you eat, instead of less than 15 minutes as you would the Aspart. Also remember that Regular insulin lasts longer, so do not give yourself correction doses soon after you eat by using the regular insulin--you could cause some significant hypoglycemia that way
Take care.
