Question 1

if a person accidently overdosed on  humalog, would an epipen (epinephrine) help?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: The result of an overdose of Humalog (insulin lispro) would be a low blood sugar; although Epinephrine would raise the blood sugar somewhat, the appropriate treatment would glucose (sugar) to avoid a dangerous fall in blood sugar while the effect of Insulin wears off.

Question 2

if a person accidently overdosed the amount of humalog, (insulin lispro) would death be quick?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It would depend on several factors - overdose by how much, degree of Insulin resistance, blood sugar at time of overdose, patient's ability to detect low blood sugar and availability if food/drink to treat hypoglycemia.  I've had patients take 50 units more than they should have (took wrong insulin) who survived unscathed.

Question 3

how many units of humalog can i take a day?

Accepted Answer

Variable: If you are taking humalog regularly along with other types of insulin or antidiabetic medications, you must be supervised by a physician,diabetologist or at a diabetic clinic to insure that you take an effective but safe amount of humalog throughout the day or night. A sliding scale according to blood sugar levels is the safest technique.and you must keep a log. Your shouldn'ttoo much humalog your

Question 4

can i switch from humalog (insulin lispro) to humulin?

Accepted Answer

Humalog/humulin: Please go online to "www.drugs.com" and search for humalog (insulin lispro) and humulin.

Humalog is rapid acting.
Humulin R is short acting.

Question 5

changing insulin from humalog (insulin lispro) to novolog - any effect?

Accepted Answer

Congratulations: Great move. Well, NovoLog is quicker acting but also quicker getting out of your system. So make sure you eat as soon as you inject. As with any insulin, proper close titration is necessary to avoid hypoglycemia and wild fluctuations in your sugar levels. Overall, best short acting Insulin on the market at present, and the most physiologic.

Question 6

i am on tresiba and humalog. tresiba has basically saved my life. levemir never worked for me. my question is this. i'll be on medicare soon and these drugs are way too expensive. is there an alternative that works the same but cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Not any : cheaper alternatives, however contacting the companies and prescription assistance programs, can sometimes be helpful, at receiving medications at a reduced cost. Also ask your doctor as other options could exist for your specific case.

Question 7

i started taking humalog (insulin lispro) a couple months ago for my diabetes. will i need to switch when i get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: When you are Insulin dependent, it is very very important to have tight control of your blood sugars with a hemoglobin A1c below 6.5.  After conception, your Insulin requirements will probably increase and your values will be monitored closely.

Question 8

can i continue taking lorazepam with a new prescription for humalog (insulin lispro) insulin? dr. said nothing about it. just double checking. 
thx

Accepted Answer

Yes: There should not be any problem combining the two.

Question 9

t1d 20 years. well-controlled sugars. a1c is 5.9. sliding scale humalog, lantus in morning and night. a couple months ago i no longer need my morning lantus. ive stopped taking it as ive been running low. what can cause no longer needing that dose?

Accepted Answer

: Changed your diet or exercise is most likely reason.  Keep diary and shared with your Dr.

Question 10

what is humalog (insulin lispro) insulin?

Accepted Answer

Rapid acting insulin: Like other Insulin analogs Humalog (insulin lispro) (lispro) is a rapid acting meal time insulin. It can be injected before or immediately after meal. It has a quick onset, short duration of action, less variation in absorption and decrease chances of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if use appropriately. Indicated for management of diabetes mellitus. Humalog (insulin lispro) is administered subcutaneously only. Can be use in pumps.

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How many units of humalog can i take a day?

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Can i switch from humalog (insulin lispro) to humulin?

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Changing insulin from humalog (insulin lispro) to novolog - any effect?

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I am on tresiba and humalog. tresiba has basically saved my life. levemir never worked for me. my question is this. i'll be on medicare soon and these drugs are way too expensive. is there an alternative that works the same but cheaper?

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I started taking humalog (insulin lispro) a couple months ago for my diabetes. will i need to switch when i get pregnant?

A member asked:

Can i continue taking lorazepam with a new prescription for humalog (insulin lispro) insulin? dr. said nothing about it. just double checking. thx

A member asked:

T1d 20 years. well-controlled sugars. a1c is 5.9. sliding scale humalog, lantus in morning and night. a couple months ago i no longer need my morning lantus. ive stopped taking it as ive been running low. what can cause no longer needing that dose?

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