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My son is a type i diabetic and he is suppose to take 13 units of long acting insulin in the morning and 8 units at night. he took 13 tonight, is it k?

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Careful: Extra Insulin can result in low blood sugars which can be life threatening. H eneeds to be followed closely overnight.

Dr Clairborne agreed

Answered 12/8/2015

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