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A member asked:
Can both long-acting and short-acting insulins be given at the same time? mom has just started on insulin. long-acting once a day and short-acting three times a day before meals. can both long-acting and short-acting insulins be given at the same time bef
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Yes : Yes you can. In fact, you can put both in the same syringe (for most types... But check with mom's doctor). Here is a link to a good article on just how to do this.
Answered 10/3/2016
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