Ron Brownlow
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I forgot to take my long lasting Levimir insulin today and I'm 3 hours behind - what shall I do?
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Hi Ron, I've taken mine late before - if it were me I'd just go ahead with the dose now and test myself regualarly. As it's the slow acting you might be a bit higher for a while, maybe compensate with a little extra fast acting at your next meal. You might want to take your next levemire a little late so that you get back into synch gradually with your 24 hour schedule.
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Caroline Wilson
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How close are you to your next dose? If it is a long time before your next dose, you will probably be OK, but in the absence of more qualified help, you could phone NHS Direct. I hope things work out for you
Ron Brownlow
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Cool thanks - just needed a friendly voice there! Spoke to NHS direct as well thanks and they were very helpful and said I will be fine just keep an eye on my BG obviously. I was trying to change the time that I take it to later in the day anyway so this little hicup has helped that cause at least!
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Good news Ron, hope your Bg's stay steady. I take my Levimir as my night time jab just before bed, so it makes it easier not to forget (for me anyway).
I have my pens/needles/test kit in a plastic box on the kitchen top, and after my evening meal jab I put the Levimir pen and needle on top of it, so when I go for my last drink before bed I can't miss it. Idiots guide I know but it works for me!
I have my pens/needles/test kit in a plastic box on the kitchen top, and after my evening meal jab I put the Levimir pen and needle on top of it, so when I go for my last drink before bed I can't miss it. Idiots guide I know but it works for me!
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