Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My doctor is switching my insulin to u500 i currently take 7 injections a day from what there saying i can possibly knock it down to 3 is it abigswitc?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Don't know: Why you would need seven injections a day. Usually it's one before each of three meals and a basal Insulin like Lantus (insulin glargine) at bedtime. U-500 is usually used to give very high doses of Insulin in a smaller volume, since it's 5x concentrated. Make sure you're careful about the syringes as they are marked for u-100 not u-500 Insulin and you don't want to overdose. Check w/your doctor.
Answered 6/26/2014
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My mom is diabetic. She had Hba1c of 9.6. Then she started to walk.After 3 months of walking she now has hba1c of 8.1. After having 8.1 she went to doctor.He gave him galvusmet,neodipar and tojeu insulin.She doesn't want to take insulin. Is it okay?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
If a type 1 diabetic patient forgot to take insulin as prescribed by a doctor, what would happen?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What will a doctor do if someone with diabetes refuses to take the insulin that they need?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Just got a clean bill of health from my doctor :) but he said I need to take precautions to avoid getting non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. What can I do?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My mom who is around 40 had 9.7 Hb1ac now around 9 months latter she has around 6.7.She went 1 doctor he said to her to use insulin whereas when she went to another doctor he said no need to take insulin just take tabs.which doc should she listen to?
My doctor told me that my blood test indicated i had high blood sugar it was 8.5, how high is that, and is insulin injections necessary ?
Hi doctor,i found out recently that iam having high insulin level in my body,so what all precautions should i take?
Switched from medicine to insulin 1 month ago b/c glucose levels were high. Now levels are even higher (380-400 ) despite taking insulin (30 morning+20 night). Doctor is saying to wait and see. Does it takes time for body to accept insulin sometimes?
I am diabetic for 5 years. I take only Insulin. Doctor prescribed my Ursodeoxycolic Acid 150 mg tablet twice daily for high SGPT (156). Does it work?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
