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Good day if you skip taking insulin(actraphane )for 1 day what is the worst that can happen?

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Insulin dependent: Going without insulin for one day would cause a significant spike in your blood sugar but wouldn't necessarily put you in the dire situation of diabetic acidosis requiring hospitalization. Nevertheless you should call your MD immediately, tell him/her your current blood sugar &get instructions re how much insulin to take now &when to report the next blood sugar. Go to ER if you can't reach MD now

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/6/2021

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