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If you have been in the hospital and a med they gave you sent your blood sugar up high so they started to give you insulin Will have to keep taking it now?
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∙ 14y ago
You need to ask a medical professional. You might need it. You might not. It could be very dangerous if you take it and don't need it. The same goes the other way around.
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In addition to taking insulin how can one treat Diabetes?
Diet is critical to anyone with diabetes. Taking insulin allows the person to control their blood sugar but if they are overloading their body with foods that are high in sugar and carbohydrates they are going to have a very difficult time maintaining a proper blood sugar level even with the insulin.
How many units of insulin for a Blood glucose level of 278?
It depends on what kind of insulin you are taking....for example: insulin can be rapid acting, short acting, intermediate acting or long acting.
What happens when Insulin injections are given without food?
Your blood sugar drops. Assuming you are a diabetic, which would be the only reason you would take insulin, your blood sugar would go down. If you aren't a diabetic and you are taking insulin this could drop your blood sugar to dangerous levels. Causing you to pass out.
What will be consequences if you take insulian after taking alcohol?
Taking insulin after drinking alcohol is not allways advisable. The alcohol can prevent the liver from releaseing glucagon, a hormon that makes your blood glucose level rise. Insulin lowers your blood glucose level so a consequence of taking insuling while drinking can result in hypoglycemia, too low blood glucose levels.
What if you took insluin but was not a diabetic?
Not sure, but insulin lowers the blood sugar level in the blood of the human body. If you were not a diabetic and took it, you could compensate by eating something sugary or by taking glucagon, which is the counter effect of insulin.
How are insulin and blood sugar related?
insulin helps transport the blood sugar into cells were sugar is needed. insulin is related to blood sugar cause insulin can lower blood sugar level.
How would a doctor know the pancreas is damaged?
the amount of insulin in her blood is wrong
What to do when blood sugar suddenly drops?
Either a high cellular sensitivity to insulin or too much insulin in the blood.
How high should my blood sugar be.before i take the pill. Can I take it if i am insulin resentend. And should i keep taking me medcation?
Ensure your blood sugar is above 72mg/dL before taking insulin, especially if you're on insulin. If insulin-resistant, lifestyle changes and medications may be necessary; consult your diabetes team. Medication adherence is crucial; consult your doctor before stopping any medication. Prediabetes indicates higher-than-normal blood sugar but not diabetes; monitor levels closely. Aim for a fasting blood sugar level below 99mg/dL for optimal health.
Is insulin cross blood brain barrier?
Insulin does crosses the blood brain barrier. Insulin crosses the blood brain barrier through the process of receptor-mediated transcytosis.
If you could lower your dosage of insulin by taking other drugs or meds should you do so or would you be better off to just continue with the insulin?
This depends on the amount of glucose in your blood,"glycemia" if it's really low you should consider reducing the amount of insulin.
What hormones are involved in blood glucose regulation?
Insulin causes the uptake of glucose from your blood into your cells. In a healthy person when blood sugar levels go up, insulin is secreted by the pancreas which causes a decrease in blood sugar. When they fall, your pancreas secrets glucagon, which causes cells to release sugar into the blood stream.
