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I been doing 18 units lantus (insulin glargine) and around 10 units novorapid but had some hypos but still better than novomix?

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Dr. Melissa Young answered

Absolutely: It is easier to titrate (adjust) your doses if the insulins are separate. The only advantage of the mix is convenience.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I been doing 18 units lantus (insulin glargine) and around 10 units novorapid but had some hypos but still better than novomix?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Melissa Young answered

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