I'm not a medical expert or a pharmacist, but I would suspect that Lantus requires a prescription because it's new enough that the FDA wants to track who gets it, so they can track any unexpected health issues. As it proves itself to be safe over a longer period of time, that need will be less, and the prescription requirement will go away.
Just wanted to point out the Humalog Website at Humalog.com. If you go there on the home page down under the Welcome note there is a link that says FREE INSULIN PEN. You just print out a coupon good for a free Huma Pen Luxora HD or the newer Huma Pen Memoir this is the one that remembers your dose and the time you took it). You will need a prescription from your doctor to use the coupon at the Pharmacy though! Hope someone can use it.
No I have not had that experience with Humalog-in fact it works very well for me. I use a sliding scale of Humalog at mealtimes and I use 14 units of Lantis each evening. Lantis is a 24 cylce insulin or a long acting insulin where Humalog is short term or short acting insulin. But this just shows you that different people have different needs. Before I used Lantis I used to use NPH-which is a shorter long acting inuslin-more like 8 hours. Have you tried giving your Novolin before you eat?
His physical activity during the 2 hour periods after taking Humalog are about the same. The dosage criteria for Humalog are about the same (He takes one unit of Humalog for each 10 carbohydrate grams in the morning and one unit of Humalog for each 12 carbohydrate grams at dinner). The only other difference is that he takes NPH at the same time as Humalog in the am and does not take NPH at the dinner meal.
I know our readings are different in canada , 5 to 7 is normal.I have had sugars as high as 32 and used 10 units of humalog , half an hour later I am 34 , I don't understand this ? What is the ratio of humalog to carbs ? I had the flu and I know it can really mess up your sugars , but this was a month ago .Also , I generally feel better when my sugars are around 13 , anything below that and I feel the efects of hyperglycemea , I know that does,t make sense , but it is how I feel.
Hi! I'm in a 20ui HUMALOG after meals regiment, however, in between meals and during the night my blood sugar levels drop below 70. Should I stop taking the HUMALOG?
Is it common for someone with type 2 diabetes to be on Humalog 3X daily and Lantus 1X daily?
1 since I started this combination of insulins several years ago. No serious lows, no serious highs, but a really easy control that avoids glucose swings.
So my point is that each individual must find out what works best for his or her own body, for we are all different. For some patients, Lantus and Humalog or Novalog work beautifully, and for others, pumps work better. Both of these types of delivery accomplish very similar results.
I have recently been switched to Lantus & Humalog and I have some questions. I take it in the morning. If I awake with an abnormal blood sugar (too high) I assume I would take a small dose of fast acting. Would I also take a small dose of fast acting if my blood sugar is normal, as to cover my breakfast? I know to count the carbs before the lunch meal and the dinner meal, but didn't ask about the breakfast meal.
My 9 year old son was changed to Humalog in October. Within 24 hours we noticed a complete change of personality. He became moody, violent to his siblings, abusive and completely unpleasant nearly all of the time. We stuck it out for a week and then changed him back to his normal insulin. His behaviour went back to normal very quickly.
We then put him back on the humalog and left him on it.
i where an minimed insulin pump and i get infections in the insertion site. humalog is not very stabe so maby try novolog or apidra. one reson for this is humalog has a active insulin time of more of 3 but novlog and apidra is 4. also you might want to try a tape kit it is where you put a tegaderm on your stomach and then insert the infusion set over that. usual that will help for some one like your child. i am not advised in the medical feild but i am a user of a pump.
I sometimes do this if I am very stressed and do not have a decent appetite and find that as there are no lows or fluctuations, this makes matters a lot easier. Once again I stress that the bg control at these times are perfect.
I appreciate that you are not medical professionals or GPs but your insight is all the more appreciated as yours is knowledge that comes from the affliction of a loved one and this makes you uniquely qualified.
my fathers blood sugar is 224 how many units of levemir flexpen do i give him his Dr put him on a sliding scale. i dont know what the dosage is ???? i give him humalog the scale is 200 to 250/ 5 units and so on. Is there a guideline of units for levemir ?
I know this is different for everyone - but generally, what is the ratio for the # of mg/dml units dropped by 1 unit of insulin. Like Humalog U100 R. Does anyone know? Lilly (the mfg. of Humalog) said that they didn't have those numbers (I didn't believe that). Just curious. I asked a Diabetes Trainers from my hospital and she didn't have an idea either.
and weights well over 230 pounds only takes 34 units of lantus at night and up to 16 units of humalog if he eats pizza. I have told him that the lantus dose is governed by weight and since I weigh 220 and take 33 units a day, he isn't taking nearly enough. I think he is compensating with the humalog, which runs a higher risk that he will and does have insulin reactions. I also started out taking lantus at night.
Thanks for your reply. I am currently taking gMetformin hcl ( 500mg) 2 tablets twice a day also glyset (25mg) 1 tablet w/meals. My fasting glucose was averaging 102, now 119, (14-day). I'm hoping I don't have to be put on insulin.
what is the dosage for humalog for the number of carbs consumed? Such as 90 carbs how many humalog units.
I have been diabetic for ten years now and have been taking lantus and humalog this whole time. Well a new doctor Im seeing took me off lantus due to the fact that it could cause my twins to become insulin resistant. She has me taking more of the humalog but it doesn't seem to be helping me and now i have a harder time controlling my sugar where before i kept it pretty well controlled. Should i get a second opinion or does anyone have suggestions?
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