Humalog Insulin - Benefits and Usage

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What is Humalog insulin?

Humalog insulin is an insulin analog (a man-made version of the natural insulin that your body makes). There are two types of Humalog insulin: Humalog and Humalog Mix. Insulin treatment is used in people with diabetes to replace or enhance their natural insulin production. Several different types of insulin are available.

What are the different types of Humalog?

There are two different types of Humalog: Humalog and Humalog Mix. Humalog is available in two strengths: U-100 (100 units of insulin per mL) and U-200 (200 units of insulin per mL). It contains insulin lispro. Humalog Mix is available in only one strength: U-100. It contains a mixture of insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine.

What is Humalog used for?

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Humalog is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. Humalog is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. Humalog is also used to treat type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 3 years old.

What is Humalog mix?

Humalog Mix is a premixed insulin that contains insulin lispro with insulin lispro protamine, an intermediate-acting insulin. Humalog Mix has properties of both. Humalog increases glucose uptake in muscle and fat tissue and decreases hepatic gluconeogenesis. It also inhibits breakdown of proteins and fats, and increases protein synthesis.

How long does Humalog last?

It works very quickly and lasts a shorter time than soluble insulin (2 to 5 hours). You should normally use Humalog within 15 minutes of a meal. Your doctor may tell you to use Humalog as well as a longer-acting insulin. Each kind of insulin comes with another patient information leaflet to tell you about it.

Can Humalog help with diabetes?

You get diabetes if your pancreas does not make enough insulin to control the level of glucose in your blood. Humalog is a substitute for your own insulin and is used to control glucose in the long term. It works very quickly and lasts a shorter time than soluble insulin (2 to 5 hours). You should normally use Humalog within 15 minutes of a meal.

What Is Humalog

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Humalog Information

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