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Taking NovoLog® in an Insulin PumpIf you use an insulin pump to deliver your insulin, or if you are considering switching to a pump, you'll find it reassuring to know that NovoLog® is your trusted rapid-acting insulin analog approved for use in pumps since 2001.An insulin pump may be a good option for living a more active and flexible life with diabetes. What is an insulin pump? An insulin pump is a small battery-operated device about the size of a pager. It continuously delivers small doses of insulin. It can be conveniently clipped to your belt or waistband or carried in your pocket. How does the insulin delivery with a pump compare with normal insulin action? Before the insulin pump, the only way to imitate how insulin worked in the body before diabetes was by taking many injections each day, often combining long- and rapid-acting kinds of insulin. Pumps work similar to the pancreas, allowing a person with diabetes to deliver insulin automatically or whenever it's needed. This provides a convenient alternative for people with diabetes who have a multiple daily injection schedule. Benefits of using NovoLog® in your insulin pump NovoLog® is man-made insulin used to control blood sugar. The chemical components of insulin have been slightly modified, which helps the insulin work faster. NovoLog® is similar to the natural insulin that the body makes in people without diabetes (this is called natural or physiologic action). NovoLog® works faster at mealtime than regular insulin, so you can take it and then eat within 5 to 10 minutes. With regular human insulin, you have to wait 30 minutes before you eat. NovoLog® gives you greater dosing options because you can change your insulin regimen when you change your schedule or eating habits. How does NovoLog® work in insulin pumps? Program the pump for NovoLog® basal infusion and mealtime NovoLog® bolus doses according to your doctor's and the manufacturer's instructions. See the Prescribing Information for detailed instructions on how to use NovoLog® in an insulin pump. Is using NovoLog® in an insulin pump right for you? Only your doctor can tell you if NovoLog® is the right choice for you. NovoLog® provides effective blood sugar control with the convenience of mealtime dosing, so it fits easily into any lifestyle. Ask your doctor for more information about NovoLog® . Reference: 1. Bode BW, Strange P. Efficacy, safety, and pump compatibility of insulin aspart used in continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy in patients with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2001;24:69-72. * individual results may vary The time course of action of insulin and insulin analogs such as NovoLog® may vary considerably in different individuals or within the same individual. HbA1C did not differ between patients treated with regular human insulin and those treated with NovoLog® .
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