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What happen if i inject insulin glargine after 30 minutes meal. my friend told me it should be taken before meal. i'm a diabetic person.

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Dr. Yu Sun answered

Low glucose level: Insulin injection needs on time. If not will lead a dangerous when low glucose occur.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/7/2017

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A member asked:

What happen if i inject insulin glargine after 30 minutes meal. my friend told me it should be taken before meal. i'm a diabetic person.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yu Sun answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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