A Guide to Starting Humulin M3 - LillyPro

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If you are not about to eat a meal, ensure you eat 10-20 grams of slow acting carbohydrate, to maintain your blood glucose levels until you next eat. This can be: • half a sandwich • fruit • a small bowl of cereal • biscuits and milk Your healthcare professional may also advise you of slow acting carbohydrate such as: The exact quantity will vary from person to person Remember to carry your identity card and glucose tablets with you in case of an emergency. If you have regular hypos consider adjusting your insulin and/or contacting your nurse or doctor.
What should I do if I feel unwell A number of common illnesses can cause your blood glucose to rise. When you are unwell you may not want to eat or take your insulin treatment as normal, but it is important to follow these basic rules: 1. Keep on taking your insulin However ill you feel and however little food you are eating, you may still need insulin. Sometimes in these circumstances you need more than your usual dose. Ask your healthcare professional for specific advice on what action to take when you are ill. 2. Monitor your blood glucose Monitor your blood glucose. Test at least 4 times daily as your blood glucose levels will indicate whether you require extra insulin doses. 3. Take carbohydrates in liquid form Take unsweetened fluids if your blood glucose is high. If you still do not feel like eating as your blood glucose returns to normal then substitute food with sweetened fruit juices or drinks that contain glucose.
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