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imowrer

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Why are bedtime snacks such as half of a sandwich or milk ordered for patients on intermediate and long-acting or evening insulin?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Can long-acting insulins be given IV? If so, why; if not, why not?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Intermediate, evening, and long-acting insulins lower blood sugar during the night. To avoid hypoglycemic episodes during sleep, or during the night, a balanced small snack is given.

Answer to Question 2

Long-acting insulins cannot be given IV. They contain additives to extend the action.


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