Humulin Insulin for Diabetes Treatment

Humulin is a type of insulin medication commonly used to treat diabetes by regulating blood sugar levels.

Humulin FAQ

What is Humulin R?

The active drug in Humulin R, called insulin human, is a copy of the insulin that’s naturally made by your pancreas. This drug is made using recombinant DNA technology. (With this technology, genetic material is combined in order to make the insulin.)

What is Humulin N used for?

Humulin N is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. Humulin N may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. You should not use Humulin N if you are having an episode of low blood sugar. Never share an injection pen or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed.

What is the difference between Humulin R & N?

Humulin R belongs to a class of medications called short-acting insulins, while Humulin N belongs to a class of medications called intermediate-acting insulins. Short-acting insulins help manage your blood sugar level for about 3 to 6 hours. On the other hand, intermediate-acting insulins help manage your blood sugar level for about 12 to 18 hours.

What is Humulin I used for?

Humulin I contains the active substance human insulin, which is used to treat diabetes. You get diabetes if your pancreas does not make enough insulin to control the level of glucose in your blood (blood sugar). Humulin I is used to control glucose in the long term. Its action is prolonged by the inclusion of protamine sulfate in the suspension.

How does Humulin s work?

Humulin® S work? Humulin® S is made from soluble human insulin. Due to its short action, Humulin® S produces a rise in insulin activity 30-40 minutes after injection. This insulin has been prescribed to cover your meal time insulin requirements.

What is the active substance in Humulin I?

The active substance is human insulin. Human insulin is made in the laboratory by a ‘recombinant DNA technology’ process. It has the same structure as the natural hormone made by the pancreas. It is therefore different from animal insulins. The human insulin in Humulin I is available in a suspension together with protamine sulfate.