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What insulin can be used instead of mix start that can equivalent to it and with no need to chage the dose?

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Dr. John Rowlett answered

None: If you are using a fixed dose Insulin (split) and switch to something else then you will need different doses (and the dose may change).

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 5/19/2016

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A member asked:

What insulin can be used instead of mix start that can equivalent to it and with no need to chage the dose?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rowlett answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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