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Question: ok i found out I have type 2 dibeties I have to take insulin befor I eat how long befor I eat should I take it
Brief Answer:
What's the name of your insulin?
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have gone through your question.
I need to know the type of your insulin or the name of your insulin.
If you take a regular(short acting insulin ) you should injecte it subcutaneously 15
to 20 minutes before a meal.
If you have a rapid-acting human insulin analog ,you should take it within fifteen minutes before a meal or immediately after a meal by injection into the subcutaneous tissue of the abdominal wall, thigh, upper arm, or buttocks.
Hope this information is helpful.
Take care
What's the name of your insulin?
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have gone through your question.
I need to know the type of your insulin or the name of your insulin.
If you take a regular(short acting insulin ) you should injecte it subcutaneously 15
to 20 minutes before a meal.
If you have a rapid-acting human insulin analog ,you should take it within fifteen minutes before a meal or immediately after a meal by injection into the subcutaneous tissue of the abdominal wall, thigh, upper arm, or buttocks.
Hope this information is helpful.
Take care
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