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What happens if a person with diabethes takes the insulin shot and does not eat after?
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Hi risk of low sugar: Depending on the type of Insulin taken, and the starting glucose level, your sugar could drop low anywhere from 10 minutes after the injection to 6-10 hours later.
Answered 1/1/2021
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