Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Novolin R as follows:
- Do not change the dose on Novolin R insulin without consulting your doctor.
- Take a blood sugar reading always before you take Novolin R 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.
- 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.
- Also, notify your doctor, if the blood sugar continues to be high, despite taking Novolin R insulin as recommended, so that, your insulin dose could be revised.
