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For diabetes blood glucose at 500 why wouldn't insulin work?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

It should work.: With a blood sugar of 500 you definitely need insulin. You must see your doctor about this asap.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/2/2013

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Reevaluate: Either you need to go up on the dose, add another type of insulin, switch to a different type of Insulin or work on your injecting techniques...See your doctor to discuss all of this. Good luck.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/18/2017

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A member asked:

For diabetes blood glucose at 500 why wouldn't insulin work?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

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