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After recovering fron hypoglycemia attack (2.5mmol/l), should i inject insulin after eating the meal? (sugar level after the meal- 9.5mmol/l)

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Hypoglycemia: If your blood sugar is low before you eat then yes, eat your meal and check blood sugar about an hour later.

Answered 12/14/2014

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A member asked:

After recovering fron hypoglycemia attack (2.5mmol/l), should i inject insulin after eating the meal? (sugar level after the meal- 9.5mmol/l)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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