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

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 1

are there any long term adverse effects of lantus (insulin glargine) tx?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Possible long term adverse effects with Lantus (insulin glargine) include weight gain, leg edema, and lipodystrophy at the injection site (loss or gain of fat tissue). Hypoglycemia can happen short or long term. The possible association with cancer such as breast cancer in observation studies is still debated.

Question 2

is novolin (insulin) truly animal or human?

Accepted Answer

Human: Meaning that it is synthetically made to be like human insulin, not that it comes from humans. Animal derived Insulin is no longer comercially available in the usa.

Question 3

humulin penfill and novolin (insulin) penfill same?

Accepted Answer

Similar: Humulin and novolin are made by two different companies, but they make similar products, so Humulin R would be similar to novolin r, Humulin N would be similar to novolin n.  These are all "old fashion" insulins and not used very much anymore compared to humalog, novolog, lantus, Levemir (insulin detemir) insulins.

Question 4

how is novolin (insulin) different from the humulin ?

Accepted Answer

No difference: They work the same.  The name is different because they are made by different companies.

Question 5

are novolog 70/30 and novolin 70/30 insulin that same?

Accepted Answer

Novolog is faster: The '70' portion of both is same, but the '30' portion of NovoLog has faster onset of action <15 min vs about 30 min for novolin (insulin). Otherwise, unit for unit they are about same.  The NovoLog thus can be used right before meal, novolin (insulin) should be about 15-30 min before meal. So just timing is different. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 6

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 7

what is the definition or description of: novolin allergy?

Accepted Answer

Novolin allergy: Novolin  is  man-made insulin. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects see:   https://www.drugs.com/cdi/novolin-r.html

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

is there a difference between lilly humulin n and novolin n insulin?

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer: Otherwise they are similar and function almost exactly the same way. They are, however, both old fashioned, out of date, and have been replaced by better insulins such as Lantus (insulin glargine) (glargine).

Question 10

can i use reli-on novolin insulin in my pump when i'm using novolog now?

Accepted Answer

No Would Avoid: I would discuss this with your prescribing physician. 
However, Novolin Insulin and Regular Insulin have been known to precipitate in catheters possibly affecting administration.  This could prevent you from receiving an appropriate doseage.  For this reason, I would discuss it's use in your pump with your PCP or your Endocrinologist before using.

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