Wrong insulin help

[Robert 2170]

I have just noticed that I have got the wrong insulin in my pen.it was levemir instead off novo rapid for the last 2 days what do I do have injected about 30 units of levemir


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[Riri]

How have your blood sugars been Robert over the last 2 days? How much Levermir do you normally give yourself every day and how much novo rapid on average per day. Maybe a bit more information will help and someone can offer a bit kore advice. I would have thought that your blood sugars will have been all over the place?

 

[robert72]

I guess the question at this point is how much active insulin do you have on board and when will it be exhausted.

It's all U100 inulin - it just works at a different speed.

 

[Robert 2170]

Yes they have been going up and was wondering why. I normally take 12 units of Levemir and about 20 to 25 of novo rapid I have not been well for the last few days so just put it down to that is why my levels are going up


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[Robert 2170]

I have had 16 units today thinking it wad novo rapid so will I not take any more long acting till wed night and let this were off


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[Dillinger]

Well, first of all don't take anymore Levemir tonight.

I'd try and eat about half the carbs you injected for and test before you go to bed; be prepared to eat the other half then or correct unaggressively if high.

I'd also set your alarm for 2:00 am to check.

You may be stacking long acting so watch out for that; better cautious than risk hypos at night.

Good luck!

Dillinger

 

[robert72]

I have had 16 units today thinking it wad novo rapid so will I not take any more long acting till wed night and let this were off


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Good plan

 

[Robert 2170]

Thanks I will do that and I have marked the boxes the insulin come in so I no what is what
No wounder I have not been right for the last few days thanks for the help


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[Riri]

Hope the next 24/48 hours go ok for you.