what happens if you quit taking your insulin
Busy life. No matter how well you or someone you care for your diabetes is doing, there can be times when insulin doses are missed or missed. While this doesn't cause an immediate emergency, it can cause blood sugar levels to spike, especially if it happens frequently. You should discuss with your diabetes health care team what to do if you miss a dose, so you can have a plan in place.
When blood sugar is too high, you can:
Feel hungry
Very thirsty
Feeling tired or exhausted
Frequent urination
Blurred eyes
What happens if I stop taking insulin?
There are days when you may want to skip the shot. But skipping insulin can cause serious problems.
Without enough insulin, your blood sugar will rise. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can make you feel unwell. This can lead to emergencies like diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a condition in which your body produces an unsafe level of ketones. Ketones are natural substances that are produced when fat is used for energy instead of sugar (because people with diabetes don't produce enough insulin on their own to process blood sugar correctly). Too many ketones in your blood can lead to dangerous changes in blood chemistry. Skipping insulin can also lead to other problems like infections and an increased risk of long-term health problems.
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