Do not stop taking your Insulin without speaking with a doctor, who will tell you what needs to be done. This could lead to very high blood sugar (severe hyperglycaemia) and ketoacidosis
About: Always check the BNF link here
Mode of action
Indication/Dose
Dose range:You must check with BNF or drug datasheet
Name Starting Dose Frequency Route Actrapid 4-6 units stat PRN SC PRN for managing hyperglycaemia in diabetic patients Actrapid VRII
IV Infusion IV VRII preparation: Insulin must always be drawn up using an Insulin syringe
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