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Diabetes type 2 using insulin 40unit. sugar high to 458 . is that to much.?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: 458 is a high number. Please see your doctor to get your regimen adjusted. You might need a change in insulin, additional Insulin or addition of an oral medication.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Yes: Your sugars are not optimal, they should be not more than 120. You need to see your doc to adjust the Insulin dose as well as modify your diet.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Diabetes type 2 using insulin 40unit. sugar high to 458 . is that to much.?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Dr Peltan agreed

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