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I have given myself too much insulin instead of insulin and Victoza.

Diligent500

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107
Location
Sheffield
Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Non-insulin injectable medication (incretin mimetics)
Dislikes
I dislike being diabetic and two heavy I am 80kg and want to get down to 50 kg very soon.
Hi to all,

Diabetes nurse phone me earlier n said inject 14 units of insulin n 14 units of Victoza n I have mistake given myself 28 units of insulin as I had one blue pen needed finishing with second one to start and used 14 units out of each blue pen n not a light blue one which is Victoza so what do I do now will it make me get hyperglicemia or something else.

Diligent500.
 
I sorry I don't know the answer, but can you tell us the name of the insulin you use as other may have some advice.

Are you in the UK, you could call 111 for advice, again you will need to provide details of the medication and dosage
 
I thought that if you take too much insulin then you'll have a Hypo so you need to test and keep testing and prepare to eat something sweet.
I'm a non medicator so I'm not sure.
I've reported your post to the mods so that they can help out in others don't come it quickly.
 

Hi,

Can you tell me the type of insulin you have injected?
 
Hi

keep testing your blood glucose every few minutes, and if your readings fall below 4, then eat some quick acting carbs.
when did you inject? (what time?)
and what have you eaten?(and what time?)

i don't use insulin myself, but the answers to these questions will help experienced insulin users give you advice.

and I will tag in a few people who may be able to help.
@himtoo @Juicyj @helensaramay @catapillar @mahola
 
It depends what type of insulin you are on....

Please can you let us know?

If you dose extra 14 of insulin did you also do the other 14 of Victoza?

We dont know if the insulin is quick acting that you are having with meals-in which case it should be out of your system in 6 hours but you need to test every 30 minutes and eat/drink sugary foof if you start to drop quickly..have something long lasting carb now though...

If its a basal insulin the drop will be slower and longer and you need to eat more longer lasting food....
 
Hi @Diligent500
you posted 2 hours ago stating you had double dosed on insulin

we are all very concerned for you.

please pick up this tag and reply with the type of insulin you injected and any steps taken since injecting

himtoo
x.
 
himtoo said:
Hi @Diligent500
you posted 2 hours ago stating you had double dosed on insulin

we are all very concerned for you.

please pick up this tag and reply with the type of insulin you injected and any steps taken since injecting

himtoo
x.
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Hi to all,

Yes I did but I am fine I've tested my b.s. and it' 11.8 so no hypo all hough I was expecting one.
I will be more carefully now lol though it didn' have any effect on me so oh well I will know for next time if their is one lol.

Thank you all for your concern very good of you.

Diligent500.
 
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