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what will happen if i accidentally injected 30 units of air instead of insulin?
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Nothing: Hi. Nothing will happen as a result of injecting 30 units of air, EXCEPT you're now 30 units short on insulin! Take your insulin! :-)
Answered on Feb 6, 2019
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No problem: Nothing will happen. That is a miniscule amount of air, and it goes into the subcutaneous space. Air injected directly into a vein can cause an air ... Read More
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Not Much: You would not get the full dose of insulin. Unless it was a small bubble replacing just a little of the insulin, you should call your doctor for furt ... Read More
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Death: Diabetics lack or have low or poor quality Insulin so they supplement it with the injection. A non diabetic has their own Insulin that is working fine ... Read More
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Too many variables: It would depend a great deal upon what type of Insulin you were using, how much you injected, and how sensitive your body is to insulin. Bottom line ... Read More
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