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Is it possible to have an allergic reaction when using novolog insulin?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: It's infrequent but it is possible. One way to know is to ask your doctor to switch you to an equivalent Insulin (humalog, apidra) and see if the reactions on NovoLog disappear.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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Possible: Insulin allergy is unlikley but can occur.

Answered 9/28/2016

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