Apr 29, 2020 · I take lantus and novolog to control my blood sugar. It appears my body is not corresponding to my novolog as it has in the past. It's not dropping my blood sugar as quickly as it did before...apparently my body not reacting to these drugs as quickly anymore. What do you take in place of novolog if it stops working to reduce your blood sugar?

Feb 6, 2011 · Just found out my insurance is dropping coverage of Humalog and will now only cover Novolog. My pharmacist tells me Novolog does come in a pen form that doesn't have to be refrigerated after its first use, same as the Humalog, but that it only comes in 100-unit pens instead of 300-unit pens like...

Dec 11, 2010 · I just started using insulin this week and I'm using the novolog flexpen. I have a couple of questions about insulin/novolog: 1. Priming before injecting - is this necessary every time? Setting it to 2 units and then turning it upside down to …

Oct 30, 2012 · Anyone using NovoLog Flexpen tell me if they ever experience problems with the screw and the gasket right underneath the plunger? The plastic gasket on all of my Flexpens all fall out of place and the screw wont push the plunger up for the right amount of dosage. I was getting sick for a while...

Sep 6, 2008 · The pen should have gradation markings on the side to let you know, you can always look at where the plunger is as well. You should get a feel for when it's coming close to the end, but no there aren't any changes. Newer pens allow you to dial down without losing insulin, not the older ones so don't do this if your pen can't But if you are getting low and want to know …

Nov 15, 2006 · I called my doctor today, sent him my pump info. Seemed like my novolog wasn't working. I used a new bottle and getting lower numbers today. When I get toward the bottom of the vials it seems not to work. Wonder if I need to keep the novolog in the frig. I currently keep my extra vials in the frig and only leave my open vial out in the cupboard.

Oct 29, 2010 · Air bubbles multiple like soda in Humalog but Never had problems with Novolog flexpen .

Nov 13, 2023 · People with diabetes who use Levemir should plan now on transitioning to an alternative. Levemir comes in two forms, a vial and a “FlexPen.” FlexPen users will have to switch first: The manufacturer states that supply disruptions will begin in mid-January 2024 and that the medication will be discontinued entirely by April 1, 2024.

Aug 25, 2024 · Let me see if I an correct my above post about Novolog. I was using Lantis in the vial, and the Novlog pen ,Insulin Aspart. I want to get back on this . How do I transition from the pump to the Lantis and the novolog .

Jul 12, 2010 · The main difference between Novolog & Apidra is the onset and duration. Apidra has a quicker onset and it doesn't last as long. People will say that one should take their bolus 15mins before eating. This is ok, but with novolog it won't do much in 15mins whereas Apidra will. How much will vary from person to person, but it definitely starts working quicker. The duration …