My wife 67 years. She is given 10 units Tresiba at night 9 PM. Novo Rapid 4 units before Break Fast 6 Lunch and 4 Dinner. She take Lunch at ~ 12.30 noon. Tea with bread at 3.45 PM. The period between LUNCH and DINNER IS AROUND 7 HOURS. CAN SHE TAKE INSULIN ACTRAPID BEFORE LUNCH? WHICH WILL WORK LONGER FOR 7 HOURS.
Ask Free Question
You will not able able to adjust the doses of insulin, until we know her blood sugar levels. Please do her blood sugar levels and then we can help you.
Ask Free Question
It is highly advisable to consult and speak to your doctor and discuss about your concerns and ideas. Even though different types of insulin may be given based on their action period (different combinations may also be used ), it needs regular monitoring and the dosage needs adjustment over a long period of time, and therefore it is wise to leave the decision to the doctor. The doctor has to do physical examination and assess overall health after going through all the current and past reports. (usually it is safe to wait for 3-4 weeks for the body to respond ). For better compliance, educate the patient and the family members about medical facts (read about Diabetes and it's complications and how simple and practical approach can help to be vigilant and take appropriate precautions. One can empower the patient with simple tips to take responsibility for her own health and also inspire to adapt healthy lifestyle. Healthy habits will ensure better response of the body to the current treatment and thereby reduce the burden of complications and the need for frequent changes of medicines.
Take help from the best doctors
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors