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Race With Insulin

"I've worked with my health care team to find the right treatment for
me. I take a long-acting insulin, and I also use NovoLog® to help
me manage my diabetes." —Charlie Kimball,
2012 IZOD IndyCar Series race car driver

Charlie Kimball, 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series race car driver

Charlie Kimball is a professional race car driver with type 1 diabetes. Charlie works with his doctor and diabetes care team to keep his diabetes under control, on and off the track.

In addition to healthy eating, being active, and monitoring his blood sugar, Charlie uses both NovoLog® (insulin aspart [rDNA origin] injection) and a long-acting insulin to help manage his diabetes.

Learn more about Charlie Kimball.

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Indications and Usage

What is NovoLog® (insulin aspart [rDNA origin] injection)?

•	NovoLog® is a man-made insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.

Important Safety Information

Who should not use NovoLog®?

•	Do not use NovoLog® if your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia) or you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

What should I tell my health care provider before taking NovoLog®?

•	About all of your medical conditions, including liver, kidney, or heart problems.
•	If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to do either.
•	About all prescription and nonprescription medicines you take, including supplements, as your dose may need to change.

How should I take NovoLog®?

•	Eat a meal within 5 to 10 minutes after using NovoLog®, a fast-acting insulin, to avoid low blood sugar. Do not inject NovoLog® if you do not plan to eat right after your injection or bolus pump infusion.
•	Do not mix NovoLog® with any other insulin when used in a pump or with any insulin other than NPH when used with injections by syringe.
•	Do not change your dose or type of insulin unless you are told to by your health care provider.
•	Do not share needles, insulin pens, or syringes.
•	Check your blood sugar levels as directed by your health care provider.

What should I consider while using NovoLog®?

•	Alcohol, including beer and wine, may affect your blood sugar.
•	Be careful when driving a car or operating machinery. You may have difficulty concentrating or reacting if you have low blood sugar. Talk to your health care provider if you often have low blood sugar or no warning signs of low blood sugar.

What are the possible side effects of NovoLog®?

•	Low blood sugar, including when too much is taken. Some symptoms include sweating, shakiness, confusion, and headache. Severe low blood sugar can cause unconsciousness, seizures, and death.
•	Serious allergic reactions may occur. Get medical help right away, if you develop a rash over your whole body, have trouble breathing, a fast heartbeat, or sweating.
•	Other side effects include injection site reactions (like redness, swelling, and itching), skin thickening or pits at the injection site, swelling of your hands and feet, if taken with thiazolidinediones (TZDs) possible heart failure, vision changes, low potassium in your blood, and weight gain.

For more information, please click here for complete NovoLog® Prescribing Information.

NovoLog® is a prescription medicine.

Talk to your doctor about the importance of diet and exercise in your treatment plan.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

If you need assistance with prescription drug costs, help may be available. Visit pparx.org or call 1-888-4PPA-NOW.

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