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I am a type 1 diabetic, There is a simple mathematical calculation that you can do to get the exact amount to take that's right for YOUR body. I spent 11yrs swinging from high to low until I discovered this calculation at carb counting class given by a medical professional. I STRONGLY suggest you take a carb counting class it is VERY helpful! This is the example of the calculation: Your blood sugar # minus your GOAL # divided by your individual correction #= the amount to take to correct a high. A medical professional such as a carb class instructor or your Endocrinologist can help you to find your individual "correction factor #" so that you can apply this calculation to your everyday life. BELIEVE me it works! if you apply it!! and will help you a lot to matain better blood sugar control. It's definitely worth asking about!!!
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How to properly inject insulin into a dog?
Injecting insulin into a dog involves preparing the correct dose, choosing the right spot on the dog's body, and injecting the insulin subcutaneously. It's important to follow your veterinarian's instructions carefully and monitor your dog's blood sugar levels regularly.
What will happen if a diabetic injects and overdose of insulin?
Insulin reduces blood sugar. Taking too much insulin will drastically lower the body's blood sugar. Your body needs this glucose for fuel, and without it, it cannot function. A person with low blood sugar will start to have symptoms such as shaking, confusion, sweating, hunger, lightheadedness, and eventually will lose consciousness if their blood sugar does not rise. If their blood sugar drops too low, and is not treated, the person will die.
What corrective dose of insulin do I take if my blood sugar level is 17.0 from my pre meal measurement?
Your medical practitioner (doctor)will tell you this.
Diabetic fruity odor what to do?
That means you have ketones,check blood sugar and do ketone test,if necersary give another dose of short acting insulin,5 to 10 percent of daily dose
Can you get your insulin after you eat?
Yes, you can take insulin after eating, especially if you are using rapid-acting insulin or adjusting your dose based on your blood sugar levels post-meal. This approach is often used by individuals with diabetes to manage spikes in blood sugar after eating. However, it's important to follow your healthcare provider's recommendations regarding timing and dosage to ensure optimal blood glucose control.
How does insulin effect blood sugar and how does this relate to type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Insulin is the chemical released from the pancreas (in non-Diabetics) to lower blood sugar whenever we eat. Type 1 Diabetics are insulin dependent (need to inject themselves with insulin to stay at a healthy blood sugar level) and Type 2 Diabetics who don't necessarily look after themselves well may need to become insulin dependent.
Do you give insulin if blood sugar level is abnormally high?
If a patient has an order for fast-acting insulin, yes you would give the number of Units ordered. However, some patients receive insulin once a day instead; if they still have high BS then they should discuss these with their physician so he can adust the regular or fast-acting insulin.
How long does it take for insulin to regulate your blood sugar?
Depends how high the person's blood sugar is, and how fast-acting the insulin is. Insulin is sold in different types which range from rapid-acting (peak in 1 hour or less), to long-acting (peak effectiveness 8-10 hours after dose). Also, not all type-1 diabetics are entirely without the capacity to produce insulin, so it also depends on their own pancreatic islet cell capacity.
What is meant by the term contraindication or contraindicated?
Contraindicated means "not recommended" or "not indicated. "Contra" means "not". Often, with prescribing medications especially, certain drugs should not be prescribed together. Or, certain nursing actions would be contraindicated in certain situations. For example, a hospitalized patient is to receive insulin before breakfast. A nursing task is to test the blood sugar (or have the patient do the test) before administering insulin. If a blood sugar today was too low, the insulin would be contrindicated based on the low blood sugar. So the insulin is withheld, the doctor notified, and the BS is re-tested later in the day. If it was higher then, enough to require insulin, a new order would be needed with an exact dose to "cover" the new rise in blood sugar.
Why would the doctor suggest checking the patient's blood sugar levels?
He or she may want to check to see if you have diabetes.
How do you treated a patient that has been giving too much insulin?
When to much insulin is administered, the treatment depends on how large the dose of insulin is and how low the patient's blood sugar is. For patients with minorly low to moderately low blood sugar, the easiest treatment is to administer oral glucose (glucose gell, glucose tablets, etc...) for severe cases, glucagon is administered. Glucagon is a chemical that makes the patient's liver release large amounts of glucose. In the most severe cases (eg. attempted suicide) intravenous glucose is given.
How much insulin would cause a diabtic coma?
The amount of insulin that can lead to a diabetic coma varies significantly based on individual factors, including a person's insulin sensitivity, body weight, and overall health. Generally, a severe overdose—often several times the prescribed dose—can result in dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may lead to a diabetic coma. It's crucial for individuals with diabetes to closely monitor their insulin use and blood sugar levels to avoid such life-threatening situations. If someone is suspected of having a diabetic coma, immediate medical attention is necessary.
