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A member asked:

What time of day should i take my levemir (insulin detemir) flex pin? morning or midday or night?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Night: If it's used as once per day, nighttime is best. More often, you need this as a twice per day injection, depending on your characteristics.

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 7/28/2015

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