Premixed Insulin and Type 1 Diabetes

By Dr. Bill Quick, Health Pro Sunday, July 17, 2011

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I received the following e-mail question: "I have type 1 diabetes and want to confirm with you on how to take insulin. I take 70/30 (NPH/Regular, premixed), 10 units in the morning and 8 units in the evening. i take my insulin at 6AM and 6PM and eat immediately. Is this the r...

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ks molosiwa

7/19/11 11:25am

Thanks Dr, i am so greatful for your answer and i have learnt a lot and the importance of taking insulin sometime before eating.

Ian

7/20/11 5:01am

Hi,

I have been a Diabetic for 52 years.

Itake neutral and isophane insulin.

Morning and evening about 10-15 minutes before i eat.

Ian

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By Dr. Bill Quick, Health Pro— Last Modified: 01/23/12, First Published: 07/17/11

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