subject: Novolog - The Insulin for Diabetis [print this page] Novolog - The Insulin for Diabetis Novolog - The Insulin for Diabetis
In the treatment of Diabetes, Insulin plays an important role. Novolog is a type of insulin which is very fast acting. Once get injected, Novolog will begin its work in 5 to 10 minutes. It reduces the level of glucose in the blood. It can be used to treat the type 1 diabetes in adults. It can also be used to treat children suffering from diabetes who are more than two years old. Novolog will be given along with some other insulin which is having long lasting action.
Since Novolog will start acting in five to ten minutes, food should be taken with in that time. Otherwise it will result in the drastic decrease in the blood glucose level. This condition is termed as hypoglycemia. Avoid using Novolog if you have the health problem of low blood sugar in the past. If the symptoms of hypoglycemia such as blurred vision, fainting, sweating are found in the patient, take the patient to the doctor without making any delay. Novolog is not found to be harmful for the unborn. And also the chances of Novolog passing to child through the breast milk of mother is not known. So women who are pregnant and breast feeding the child should inform that to their doctor before injecting Novolog. For patients suffering from liver and kidney diseases, the dosage of Novolog will vary. And also the doctor may give Novolog with some other oral medicines for diabetes. So every thing should be consulted with doctor in a clear manner.
Novolog will be colorless, thin and clear. If you find any suspension or particles in that, or change in color of the insulin, do not use that. Dispose it without using. While disposing the insulin, always follow the safer disposal methods told by the pharmacist. If you miss a dose, do not take overdose the next time. Since Novolog will act after 5 to 10 of injecting it, having food within that time is important. Missing a dose will not create any problem.
Do not store the used Novolog for more than 28 days. Do not store it in refrigerator. Store it in room temperature. Unused Novolog insulin can be stored in refrigerator without freezing since freezing will result in damage to insulin. Before using insulin keep it in room temperature for an hour. At the site where Novolog is injected some patients will develop pain or irritation on the skin. Those who are allergic to insulin should inform about their allergy to the doctor before injecting the insulin. Do not store Novolog in the place where the temperature is high. Do not use the insulin if its temperature becomes greater than 98 degree F.
Patients using some other brand of insulin, want to change to Novolog, before changing the brand of insulin consultation with doctor is very important. While taking Novolog, drinking alcohol should be strictly avoided. If its taken, it will reduce the sugar level in the blood to great extent.
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