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Insulin lispro

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Insulin lispro is a diabetes-related agent which is a kind of nutritional or metabolic agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Diabetes drug

Brands

Humalog • Humalog mix 25

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Irritation at injection site
Itching or burning
Muscle pain
Weight gain
Itchy rash
Aching muscles
Rash
Allergic reaction
Itchy skin

Serious

Hypersensitivity

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A 61-year old male asked:

Insulin #: Test strips container shows--1 unit if 187-253, if using KwikPen Humalog (insulin lispro) U-100. But, my Dr. says 2 units if 200-250. Please, what do I do?

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A 51-year old asked:

Can I switch from humalog (insulin lispro) to humulin?

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A 48-year old asked:

What is humalog (insulin lispro) insulin?

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A 39-year old asked:

Husband recently started taking humalog (insulin lispro). Is this the best insulin ?

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A 37-year old asked:

If a person accidently overdosed the amount of humalog, (insulin lispro) would death be quick?

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A 30-year old female asked:

How long does humalog (insulin lispro) insulin usually stay in your system after an injection?

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A 56-year old male asked:

Should i be concerned as an insulin dependent t2 diabetic if i need to increase the amount of humalog (insulin lispro) i take to get the same result i got in the past?

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A 29-year old asked:

Changing insulin from humalog (insulin lispro) to novolog - any effect?

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A 47-year old asked:

How many units of humalog (insulin lispro) should I take for the small amount of ketones in my blood?

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A 32-year old male asked:

Can I continue taking lorazepam with a new prescription for Humalog (insulin lispro) insulin? Dr. said nothing about it. Just double checking. Thx

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A 30-year old asked:

Why do different batches of humalog (insulin lispro) have different effects on blood sugar?

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A 24-year old asked:

When is the optimal time for exercise for iddm using 100 units daily of both humalog (insulin lispro) and lantis?

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A 26-year old female asked:

I was switched from novolog to humalog (insulin lispro) now my blood sugars are 150+ what is the difference between the two?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Can I take ferrous gluconate and my Humalog (insulin lispro) at the same time? If not, how long do I have to wait til I take my insulin?

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A 49-year old male asked:

I used to take lanolin insulin but the Dr now temp put me on humalog (insulin lispro) insulin. It is making my leg muscles cramp up many times a day.

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A male asked:

I have an infected sore on my leg for two weeks i take two heart pills a water pill three inhalers 120units of humalog (insulin lispro) 500 r tid tried neosporn and triple antibactic and did not work i'm an uncontrolled diabec

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A 62-year old female asked:

My husband type 2 diabetic has problem with blood sugar going up during the night even if ok when he goes to bed on humalog (insulin lispro) concentrate any ideas?

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A 30-year old asked:

I started taking humalog (insulin lispro) a couple months ago for my diabetes. Will I need to switch when I get pregnant?

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A 30-year old asked:

What is the treatment for humalog (insulin lispro) overdose?

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A 26-year old female asked:

My father has diabetes?t2dm?. Now he takes humalog (insulin lispro) twice per day, each time is 15ml. Is there any better or long acting insulin can be recommended?

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A 27-year old asked:

Is humalog (insulin lispro) safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

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A 40-year old asked:

How to tell if I am insulin resistant ?

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A 21-year old asked:

How can I select my insulin dose initially?

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A 42-year old asked:

What to do if I have taken insulin in my nerve willi die?

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A 45-year old asked:

Why would I need an insulin c-peptide measurement?

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A 50-year old asked:

Where can I find an insulin pump?

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A 25-year old male asked:

I need more info on a insulin pump?

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A 48-year old asked:

I am pregnant and I am injecting insulin?

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A 48-year old asked:

What can I expect when on an insulin pump?

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A 56-year old female asked:

How do I get help for a insulin pump?

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