Avoid interruption while checking glucose control, renal function and medicine-specific safety.
Continuing medicationInsulin interruption can be dangerous and requires an appropriate urgent continuity plan; device and dose must be precisely identified.
Several diabetes medicines depend on kidney function for safe use.
| Clinical question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| 01Can insulin be replaced through a simple repeat? | Insulin interruption can be dangerous and requires an appropriate urgent continuity plan; device and dose must be precisely identified. |
| 02Why are kidney results important? | Several diabetes medicines depend on kidney function for safe use. |
Use the doctor consultation for a new problem, new symptoms, side effects or a dose change.
Use the repeat review only when the medicine and dose are unchanged and you can provide evidence.
The doctor checks whether the likely diagnosis, treatment history and safety information are clear enough for remote care. Examination, testing or a local referral is recommended whenever that is the safer next step.
You receive advice, follow-up timing and—only when clinically appropriate—an electronic prescription by email for dispensing at a pharmacy in Spain.