Insulin has a narrow therapeutic index, which means there is a fine line between a beneficial … See more

Ideally, you should be able to correct your blood sugar with an appropriate insulin dose. How much insulin is too much varies based on how sensitive your body is to insulin. Pati… See more

When your insulin levels are low, your body may need to use fat for energy, instead of glucose. Breaking down fat can cause ketonesto build up in your body. Whenever you’re sick … See more

Insulin will lower your blood sugar. If your blood sugar is already low, you shouldn’t inject more insulin. Signs that your blood sugar is too low include sweating, dizziness, … See more

You can calculate the amount of insulin you take before meals by considering your blood sugar before you eat and the number of carbohydrates you take in during your meal. Scrol… See more

The average person will take about 1 unitof fast acting insulin for every 12 to 15 grams of carbohydrates consumed. There is some variation to this, depending on factors such as how sen… See more