Why my sugar level is high after taking insulin?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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There are many reasons for having high sugar level after taking insulin such as insulin resistance, inappropriate dose of insulin, taking insulin at same site (that area may scar, which can affect how your body absorbs insulin) and dehydration.

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