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Q: Artificial insulin and blood glucose levels

asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 15th, 2008

I just began insulin for the first time yesterday. I have tested very
frequently and found that my blood sugars have been rising instead of
lowering. My blood sugar only decreased once before eating.
What am I doing wrong? I know I did not inject enough medication
twice. But I corrected that the second time by injecting myself again.
Also, I injected my thigh this morning, and some blood came out with the
needle. Is this usual or should I learn to inject myself better so that this
doesn't happen? And, how many days does it take for insulin to be effective
and stabilize your blood sugar? Thanks so much for your advice.

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on November 17th, 2008

Diabetes Answer A4905

Current medical status: Recent detection of high liver levels and very low Vit. D. Appointment made to see liver specialist.

Current medical treatment: Altace 10 mg; Lyrica 75 mg TID; Lanus 15 units at bedtime; Humalog 5 units before breakfast, lunch and dinner. I will be visiting my endocrinologist in 3 weeks. I just received training in how to use insulin yesterday.

In certain cases, artificial insulin might take up to two weeks to start controlling the glucose blood levels completely. Meanwhile, increased blood sugar levels may be experienced. This condition would indicate a temporary change of the dosage.

Important Notice: Change of the insulin dosage should be done only if instructed by endocrinologist/diabetologist.

No data was given about the quantity of the blood that came out when insulin was injected. Probably a minor surface blood vessel was perforated. To avoid this from happening again, just pick a place on the thigh that is at least 1 cm far from the previous.

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