Question 1

what are the differences between humulin (insulin) r and humulin (insulin) n?

Accepted Answer

Humulin: Humulin is the marketed name by Eli Lilly and Company. Both are biosynthetic human insulin.
Humulin N, is neutral protamine hagedorn (NPH), an intermediate-acting insulin, has an onset of 1-3 hours, peak of 8 hours and duration of 12 to 16 hours. 
Humulin R is Regular insulin, a short-acting insulin, has an onset of 30 to 60 minutes, a peak of 2-4 hours, and a duration of 5-8 hours.

Question 2

is lantis a slow release insulin if so is humilin n the same need a cheaper answer for lantis

Accepted Answer

Lantis : Lantis is a slow release Insulin injection that is administered once a day, good for 24 hours. Humulin is not the same. Humulin lasts for about 14 hours and peaks differently than lantus (insulin glargine). If you were to switch to humulin, you may need to give your self 2 injections/day to regulate your blood sugar. Let your doctor know what your wishes are and that you'd like to opt for a substitute, one that is more affordable. The change may, however, change the way you administer Insulin to yourself in terms of how many injections you need in a day, as well as the frequency for which you check your blood sugar.

Question 3

what is insulin?

Accepted Answer

An important hormone: Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that most importantly is involved in maintaining normal blood sugar by facilitating entry of glucose into cells. Insulin production is impaired in type 1 diabetes and Insulin is given as an injectable drug; it can be used in later type 2 dm when natural Insulin levels diminish, though the role of Insulin in type 2 is much more complicated.

Question 4

how  does insulin work?

Accepted Answer

INSULIN: Transports sugar molecules from the bloodstream to inside the cells, so they can utilize glucose for energy.

Question 5

are all insulin's the same?

Accepted Answer

No: They have different duration  although they work the same way

Question 6

how do i use an insulin pen ?

Accepted Answer

: You use it the way your treatment team/doc prescribed. This site is not designed as a substitute for your personal physician. If you obtained this without a prescription, find a doc and get proper detailed instructions for use. An overdose could kill you.

Question 7

how do you give insulin shots?

Accepted Answer

Insulin shot: Hi, if you have been started on Insulin, your doctor has to show you how, it's not possible to demonstrate that on line, you need to be taught by a nurse or MD.

Question 8

when will my body make insulin?

Accepted Answer

All the time: Providing you are healthy and do not have type 1 diabetes, your body is constantly making Insulin from the pancreas. Insulin is made in the beta cells of the pancreas. There is a constant, slow release of Insulin all the time. The pancreas also releases additonal Insulin rapidly after we eat in response to increasing blood glucose levels.

Question 9

what can i do about high insulin?

Accepted Answer

Insulin resistance: Many people are Insulin resistant. That means you have to make more Insulin to keep blood glucose normal. The most common cause is obesity/overweight and sedentary lifestyle.  Genetic predisposition. Medications and medical conditions can contribute. So the solution is to fix the problem: diet and exercise.  I actually do not measure insulin, since it will not change what i would do anyway.

Question 10

should insulin be taken before food?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Rapid acting insulins such a humalog/novolog should be taken 15 minutes or less before food. Regular insulin, which hopefully not many people are still using, should be taken about 30 minutes before food. Basal Insulin such as Lantus (insulin glargine) should be taken at the same time of day each day, but has no relationship to food.

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