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Has anyone ever taken rapid acting insulin (Humalog) when they meant to take long lasting (Lantus) insulin? I had this experience several days ago and boy did I feel stupid!! The pens aren't even the same color and I should have known better.

Akemi
Posted on 05/16/08, 11:05 am
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Reply #1 - 05/17/08  9:45pm
" YES I DID IT ONCE AND MY WIFE DIDN'T CATCH IT EITHER, WE HAD AN AMBULANCE TO THE HOUSE FOR ME "
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Reply #2 - 05/18/08  1:57pm
" I'm glad everything turned out ok for you. It is scarry to realize that your blood sugar is going lower and lower and I better do something NOW. Good Luck to you

Akemi "
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