A Guide to Starting Humulin M3 - LillyPro

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What if I forget an injection Forgetting your insulin is rarely an emergency situation. Seek advice from your diabetes team. The advice will vary depending on when you have realised you have forgotten <strong>to</strong> take your insulin What if I cannot remember if I had my insulin If you are in any doubt, do not take again. In both cases your blood glucose may run a little higher after the injection you have forgotten. Do not worry. It is very important that you know the name of your Pen device, your insulin and the name of your blood glucose meter My insulin is: My pen is: My blood glucose meter is:
What is a hypo and why does it happen A blood glucose reading of 4 mmol/L and under is hypoglyceamia (a hypo). A hypo occurs when blood glucose falls <strong>to</strong>o low. People feel different things when a hypo is starting, you may also find some of your hypos feel different from others. A hypo can happen for a number of reasons; • If you’ve missed a meal or had one later than usual • If you’ve not had enough food or eaten less food than normal • If you’ve had more insulin than necessary • If you’ve been more active than usual • If you’ve been drinking alcohol • If you’ve experienced extremes in temperature, either hot or cold If your diabetes is well controlled occasional hypos are a normal part of life for people with diabetes, but they shouldn’t take over your life. If you are having frequent hypos, speak with your diabetes team.
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