Diabetics can eat right after using insulin: study

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Diabetics can eat right after using insulin: study

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with type 2 diabetes are sometimes told to wait after using insulin for the drug to work its way into the body before they can begin eating, but a new study from Germany says that's not necessary. In a group of about 100 diabetics, researchers found that blood sugar levels remained steady regardless of whether or not participants left a 20 to 30-minute gap between using insulin and eating a meal. The diabetics overwhelmingly preferred being able to eat right away, too. "It's a very promising result. It will lead to better adherence and satisfaction," said Dr. ...

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