Insulin Detemir for Blood Sugar Stability

Insulin Detemir is an intermediate-acting insulin that helps in maintaining blood sugar levels between meals and overnight.

Insulin Detemir FAQ

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How does insulin detemir work?

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin detemir is a man-made long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. Insulin detemir is used to improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes mellitus.

Can insulin detemir be used with other types of insulin?

In patients with type 2 diabetes, insulin detemir also may be used with another type of insulin or with oral medication (s) for diabetes. Insulin detemir is a long-acting, man-made version of human insulin.

Is insulin detemir a long-acting insulin?

Insulin detemir is a long-acting insulin. If you have type 1 diabetes, your pancreas cannot make insulin. Insulin detemir replaces part of the insulin that your body needs. If you have type 2 diabetes, your pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin, or your body can’t use the insulin that your pancreas makes.

How long does insulin detemir last?

Insulin detemir is a man-made long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. Insulin detemir is used to improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes mellitus. Insulin detemir is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old.

What is insulin detemir?

Epub 2019 Feb 26. [ Article] Insulin detemir is a long-acting form of insulin used for glycemic control in type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Does insulin detemir have a generic version?

Insulin detemir injectable solution is available as a brand-name drug only. It doesn’t have a generic version. Brand names: Levemir, Levemir FlexTouch. Insulin detemir comes only as a solution you inject under your skin. Insulin detemir is used to treat high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.