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What should iv insulin be prescribed with?
iv glucose
Should you use a blood glucose test daily if you have too much insulin?
should I use blood glucose test daily if I have produce too much insulin
Should a hypoglycemic patient take insulin?
A hypoglycemic patient should not use insulin. It will drop his glucose even further.
What if your blood glucose is 6.0millimols should you administer insulin?
It depends on factors such as your target range, current symptoms, and individual insulin regimen. It's best to consult with a healthcare provider before administering insulin based on a single blood glucose reading.
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 preparations should be observed before going on the Atkins diet?
consult with a physician and to have a physical evaluation before starting such a nutritional regimen. The evaluation should include blood tests to determine levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, insulin, and uric acid
Does insulin raise blood sugar?
No. Insulin helps you REGULATE your blood sugar levels. BUT it depends on how you use it. If you give to little insulin you might go high. Yet if you give to much insulin your blood sugar might go low.
Should you give your dog his insulin with his food?
Give insulin 30 minutes after meal. If checking your pet with a blood glucose meter, that is best to see what their blood glucose reading is. If their blood glucose is on the low side 75-100 give 1 tablespoon corn syrup or maple syrup before meal.
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.
What are the effects of insulin?
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It is released into the blood when levels of blood sugar (glucose) rise e.g. after a meal containing carbohydrates. Cells in the body have molecules called receptors on their surface which bind specifically to insulin circulating in the blood. Binding of insulin to the receptors stimulates the cells to absorb glucose from the blood. The main effect of insulin is therefore to reduce the level of glucose in the blood. It also stimulates fat tissue (adipose tissue) to absorb lipids. (See the related link)
Why does the amount of insulin injected need to be controlled?
Monitoring of blood glucose levels should be done on a regular basis. The insulin amount should be adjusted according to the results of the testing Too much insulin will result in hypoglycemia Too little will result in hyperglycemia. Both conditions are potentially fatal.
What is diabetes mentillus?
Your pancreas makes a hormone called insulin. It's what lets your cells turn glucose from the food you eat into energy. People with type 2 diabetes make insulin, but their cells don't use it as well as they should. Doctors call this insulin resistance. At first, the pancreas makes more insulin to try to get glucose into the cells. But eventually it can't keep up, and the sugar builds up in your blood instead.
