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What else can I help you with?
Is humalog long lasting insulin?
No, humalog is quick-acting insulin that tends to finish its job after about two hours.
Is humalog insulin cloudy?
yes. always draw up clear before cloudy. (regular before NPH)
Are insulin pens covered with anthem blue cross insurance?
anthem blue cross cover lantus insulin and Humalog insulin for type 1 diabetics
How many units of insulin are in a normal vial?
Generally 1000 units. This goes for humalog and lantus.
If blood sugar is 575 what type of insulin should one take?
Rapid acting, Novolog/Humalog/Apidra
Can humalog and humulin n be mixed?
Humalog (insulin lispro) and Humulin N (NPH insulin) can be mixed in the same syringe, but it’s important to follow proper mixing techniques to ensure effectiveness. Humalog, a rapid-acting insulin, should be drawn into the syringe first, followed by Humulin N. However, mixing insulins should only be done under the guidance of a healthcare professional to ensure safety and proper management of blood sugar levels. Always consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to insulin administration.
Different Insulin Formulations?
Insulin comes in short-acting, long-acting and mixed formulations. Humalog is a rapid-acting insulin meant to cover a meal being eaten. Lantus is a long-acting insulin intended to provide coverage throughout the day.
Can NPH and Regular insulin be mixed?
yes...because regular insulin and Isophane Insulin(NPH) is a human-made form of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced naturally by pancreas
What type insulin is used for diabetic ketoacidosis?
Regular Insulin (Humulin R)
What are the main ingredients of humalog insulin?
Active ingredient: insulin lispro. Inactive ingredients: glycerin, dibasic sodium phosphate, metacresol, zinc oxide (zinc ion), trace amounts of phenol and water for injection. skissime@yahoo.com
What is the only insulin that can be given intravenously?
Regular insulin is the only insulin that can be given by IV
When mixing regular and nph insulin which do you draw up first?
Draw up the regular insulin first. You always want to go from clear to cloudy. Also, you do not want the NPH insulin mixing into the regular insulin, therefore the regular insulin should be drawn up before the NPH (long-acting) insulin.
