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Can you give 2 types of insulin together in single syringe.. regular and long lasting?

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Yes: There is a lot of brands that combine both.

Answered 7/26/2012

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Only the older types: Insulins n (intermediate-acting) and r (short-acting) can be mixed together in the same syringe immediately before injection (draw up the r first). Newer long-acting insulins like Lantus and levemir, (insulin detemir) and rapid-acting insulins like Humalog and NovoLog can not be mixed in the same syringe, due to their unique properties. Rapid-acting insulins can be mixed with n insulin.

Answered 12/18/2014

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