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T2d here, when i go hypoglycemic my glucose typically raises significantly for a while after it is remedied. how long is reasonable for this elevation to continue before considering permanent increase in insulin ... ? thanks?

Q: t2d here, when i go hypoglycemic my glucose typically raises significantly for a while after it is remedied. how long is reasonable for this elevation to continue before considering permanent increase in insulin ... ? thanks?

: If I understand your question correctly you experienced prolonged hyperglycemia after being treated for a hypoglycemic event. In that case, dose of Insulin needs to lowered, not increased, for avoiding hypoglycemia should be the first approach.

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If I understand your question correctly you experienced prolonged hyperglycemia after being treated for a hypoglycemic event. In that case, dose of Insulin needs to lowered, not increased, for avoiding hypoglycemia should be the first approach.

Answered 11/11/2021

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A member asked:

T2d here, when i go hypoglycemic my glucose typically raises significantly for a while after it is remedied. how long is reasonable for this elevation to continue before considering permanent increase in insulin ... ? thanks?

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