Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Levemir as follows:
- Take a blood sugar reading always before you take the Levemir insulin shot. Maintain a log of every day blood sugar readings for comparative feedback, as to how well the medication is helping to control the blood sugars.
- Closely observe for any signs and symptoms of hypokalemia developing, such as, fatigue, muscle weakness, tingling and numbness in the extremities, chest discomfort, and palpitations. Report them immediately to your physician.
- If the blood sugar is too low, despite eating regularly and without skipping a meal, you can defer taking the shot for that dose and notify your doctor regarding the same.
- Keeping a track of frequency of episodes of low blood sugars, despite eating regularly, can help your physician change the plan regarding managing your blood sugars.
