Question 1

i have t1d. i'm in need of a new sliding scale/ dosing chart for my novolin n and novolin r. i can't get in to see my endo so any help is appreciated.

Accepted Answer

Sliding scale insul: This is a complicated question and we cannot prescribe with this type of consult.  I would check with your regular Dr if you can't get to Endo. They know you better than we do.  You can also go to uptodate.com and review what they recommend based on all of you health issues and other meds.

Question 2

difference between humulin and novolin (insulin) n?

Accepted Answer

Not much!: Humulin n and novolin n are both forms of nph insulin.  Nph Insulin is considered intermediate-acting (generally less than 24 hours in duration, usually 8-12 hours).  They are both heavily crystallized solutions of human insulin, which is what gives it the longer-acting property (and cloudy appearance) .  Humulin is made by eli lilly & co. (usa), and novolin is made by novo nordisk (denmark).

Question 3

can novolog and novolin (insulin) n be prescribed together?

Accepted Answer

Novalin long acting: Novalog short acting- i order them separately. The novalog covers your meals.

Question 4

can a diabetic take novolin (insulin) r and novolin (insulin) n?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: Yes, novolin R is a short acting insulin while novolin N is an intermediate acting insulin - so they can be used together. While these can be purchased over the counter in most states you should still be seeing a provider to discuss insulin needs. You should not start any insulin without the recommendation by a doctor who knows your history. Insulin overdoses can kill!

Question 5

whats the diffence between humulin n and novolin (insulin)  r?

Accepted Answer

Different timing: R is usually given about 1/2 hr prior to a meal. No longer the short acting Insulin of choice because others more effective having shorter 1/2 lives. Nph may be combined with short acting Insulin or given alone to provide later coverage. Starts to peak in ~ 4 hrs, though effect will last for several. It peaks which predisposes people to low sugars. Newer insulins replace nph for better control.

Question 6

what is the difference between novolin (insulin) n and novolog for a type two diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Onset/duration: Novolin n (a brand of nph) is an intermediate acting insulin. It starts working after a few hrs, peaks in 6-8 hrs and lasts 12-16 hrs. Novolog is a rapid acting insulin. It starts to work in a few mins, peaks in an hr or two, lasts 4 hrs or so. Novolog is used @meals to prevent post-meal high bs and to "correct" bs.  Nph (or better yet a long acting like Lantus (insulin glargine) or levemir) keeps fasting bs lower.

Question 7

safe to switch from novolin (insulin) nph to humulin n?

Accepted Answer

Should be . . .: Novolin (insulin) n and Humulin N are just two different brands of Insulin nph w/onset in 1-2hrs, peak in 4-14hrs & duration of 10->24hrs. Therefore, your body might notice some differences even though theoretically they're the same. Ask your family doc or endocrinologist before switching. S/he may want to change the frequency of your self-checks. Ps if you're ever unsure, ask your doctor!

Question 8

difference in novolin (insulin) n and humulin n for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Same : They are 2 brands of the same drug nph insulin.

Question 9

does anyone use novolin 70/30 insulin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Humulin and novolin (insulin) 70/30 can be used by people with diabetes who are on fixed schedules of eating and exercise who find newer Insulin analog combos too expensive.

Question 10

are novolin (insulin) and novolog interchangeable?

Accepted Answer

Different categories: Novolin is the brand name given to all human insulins made by novo nordisk. Under this brand are specific types of Insulin such as regular, nph, and 70/30. Novolog Insulin is a synthetic recombinant  Insulin that is very rapid acting. I often get this question because NovoLog is more expensive than any of the novolins.  However, they cannot be substituted for each other.

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I have t1d. i'm in need of a new sliding scale/ dosing chart for my novolin n and novolin r. i can't get in to see my endo so any help is appreciated.

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Difference between humulin and novolin (insulin) n?

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Can novolog and novolin (insulin) n be prescribed together?

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Can a diabetic take novolin (insulin) r and novolin (insulin) n?

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Whats the diffence between humulin n and novolin (insulin) r?

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What is the difference between novolin (insulin) n and novolog for a type two diabetic?

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Safe to switch from novolin (insulin) nph to humulin n?

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Difference in novolin (insulin) n and humulin n for diabetes?

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