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<blockquote data-quote="Juicyj" data-source="post: 2217972" data-attributes="member: 53162"><p>Hello and welcome [USER=519791]@Sgathach[/USER] </p><p></p><p>In regards to insulin injections it doesn't matter when you take it as long as you're ok to consistently take it at this time each day, it's a good routine to settle into taking it at a particular time as well as ensuring the efficacy of the insulin and it's actions are maintained where possible, also doesn't matter about taking it in relation to food as your lantus is your background insulin so covers the background needs of the body rather than matched to the carb value of food, which is how a quick acting insulin would work.</p><p></p><p>In regards to side effects, we are all different, but it's ideal as your just starting out to keep a diary of your readings, insulin taken to see how effective the dose is and will help your team decide if it needs adjusting.</p><p></p><p>Please also carry quick acting glucose at all times too so glucotabs, jelly babies and by the bed too so always within an arms reach as you may experience hypos if the dose is too much, so best to err on the side of caution.</p><p></p><p>Let us know how you get on <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Juicyj, post: 2217972, member: 53162"] Hello and welcome [USER=519791]@Sgathach[/USER] In regards to insulin injections it doesn't matter when you take it as long as you're ok to consistently take it at this time each day, it's a good routine to settle into taking it at a particular time as well as ensuring the efficacy of the insulin and it's actions are maintained where possible, also doesn't matter about taking it in relation to food as your lantus is your background insulin so covers the background needs of the body rather than matched to the carb value of food, which is how a quick acting insulin would work. In regards to side effects, we are all different, but it's ideal as your just starting out to keep a diary of your readings, insulin taken to see how effective the dose is and will help your team decide if it needs adjusting. Please also carry quick acting glucose at all times too so glucotabs, jelly babies and by the bed too so always within an arms reach as you may experience hypos if the dose is too much, so best to err on the side of caution. Let us know how you get on :) [/QUOTE]
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