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1. What is NovoLog®? NovoLog® is your trusted rapid-acting human insulin analog from Novo Nordisk—a world leader in diabetes care. It is absorbed quickly and starts working within minutes to lower your blood glucose. This way, you may take your insulin and eat within 10 minutes, unlike the 30-minute wait required with regular human insulin (Please see important safety information). Back to Top 2. What is a rapid-acting human insulin analog? A rapid-acting human insulin analog is a modified form of human insulin. Scientists have slightly changed a single amino acid in the molecular structure. This helps the rapid-acting human insulin analog absorb more quickly into the bloodstream. As a result, it starts working within minutes, allowing you to take your insulin and eat right away. Rapid-acting human insulin analogs are also considered to act similar to the way insulin is released after meals in people without diabetes, which is a significant goal of insulin therapy. Back to Top 3. What are the benefits of rapid-acting human insulin analogs?
Check out the about rapid acting human insulin (living/works.asp) section for additional information about these benefits. Back to Top 4. How does NovoLog® work? NovoLog® is a rapid-acting human insulin analog. In its modified molecular structure, a single amino acid has been changed to help prevent the molecules from clumping together. This helps NovoLog® enter the bloodstream more quickly and begin working within minutes—just like the body's own insulin release after eating. Back to Top 5. What are some of the benefits of NovoLog®?
Back to Top 6. Can NovoLog® be mixed with other insulin? Yes. You should talk to your healthcare professional about using NovoLog® with another type of insulin. Any change in treatment therapy should be made cautiously and only under medical supervision. Back to Top 7. Can I take NovoLog® if I'm taking other medications? Yes. But, as with all insulin, several substances may affect the way NovoLog® works. Some of these medications may increase your risk of hypoglycemia, while others may cause hyperglycemia. As a result, your healthcare professional may need to adjust your insulin dose. In addition, you may need to monitor your blood glucose levels particularly closely. It's very important to talk to your healthcare professional about any medications you are taking. Back to Top 8. Are there any side effects that I can expect when using NovoLog®? The safety of NovoLog® in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes has been evaluated in several clinical studies. When NovoLog® was compared with regular human insulin, there was no difference in the frequency of adverse events between the 2 treatments. Side effects commonly associated with human insulin therapy include allergic reactions, injection site irritation and rashes, and hypoglycemia.* Back to Top 9. How is NovoLog® supplied? NovoLog® is available in 10-mL vials, 3-mL PenFill® cartridges, and in NovoLog® FlexPen®. Back to Top 10. How and where should NovoLog® be stored? NovoLog® should be stored in the refrigerator—between 2°C and 8°C (36°F and 46°F)—until first use. Do not freeze. NovoLog® FlexPen®, cartridges and vials that are in use may be kept at room temperature—below 30°C (86°F)—for up to 28 days. Do not store NovoLog® in areas of extreme moisture and where there may be extreme temperatures, such as in a freezer or car. Back to Top 11. Is a prescription needed for NovoLog®? Yes, your healthcare professional must write a prescription for NovoLog®. Back to Top 12. What insulin delivery systems are available for use with NovoLog®? NovoLog®, supplied in 3-mL PenFill® cartridges, can be used in the NovoPen® 3 insulin delivery system. This delivery system is specially designed to be used with the 3-mL PenFill® cartridges, which makes dosing easy for patients and may improve compliance. Back to Top 13. What is NovoLog® FlexPen®? NovoLog® FlexPen® is a convenient new way to take NovoLog® via a prefilled, disposable insulin pen delivery system. NovoLog® FlexPen® may be used up to 28 days without refrigeration once in use. The large, clear dosing window allows for accurate dose setting and adjustment. NovoLog® FlexPen® can be used with NovoFine® disposable needles†—short, ultra fine needles may help make insulin injections more comfortable. Back to Top 14. How does NovoLog® FlexPen® work? To view our animated, step-by-step demonstration of how to operate NovoLog® FlexPen®, (devices/flexpen_demo.asp). Or read our quick guide. Back to Top 15. Is NovoLog® FlexPen® easy to use? Dial your dose, insert the needle, and press the push button. Before using, first read your NovoLog® FlexPen® Package Insert. Back to Top 16. How can I dose accurately with NovoLog® FlexPen®? NovoLog® FlexPen® comes prefilled with ready-to-use 3 mL (300 units) of rapid-acting NovoLog® (insulin aspart [rDNA origin] injection). You just set the dial, attach a NovoFine® disposable needle,† and inject. The large NovoLog® FlexPen® dial-dosing window is easy to read—dial up to get an accurate dose. Be sure to read your NovoLog® FlexPen® Package Insert before injecting. Back to Top 17. What if I make a mistake dialing my dose? Dial up to your dose. If you dial too much, just dial right back down to the correct dose. Back to Top 18. Does NovoLog® FlexPen® need to be refilled? No. NovoLog® FlexPen® comes prefilled with ready-to-use 3 mL (300 units) of rapid-acting NovoLog® (insulin aspart [rDNA origin] injection). When finished, safely dispose of it as you would an insulin syringe and start with a new NovoLog® FlexPen®. Back to Top 19. Is NovoLog® FlexPen® right for me? If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are looking for an accurate, easy way to inject insulin—and you use NovoLog®—then NovoLog® FlexPen® may be right for you. Back to Top 20. Is NovoLog® FlexPen® portable? Yes! With its convenient size, NovoLog® FlexPen® offers you discreet, safe transport and storage. Back to Top 21. Where can I get NovoLog®? Ask your healthcare professional if NovoLog® is right for you. If NovoLog® is recommended, you must get a prescription. For additional information, contact your healthcare professional. Back to Top 22. How can I find out more about NovoLog®? If you still have questions or would like additional information about NovoLog®, contact Novo Nordisk at 1-800-727-6500. Back to Top 23. What additional diabetes support does Novo Nordisk provide? For over 80 years, the main focus of Novo Nordisk has been on diabetes and insulin therapy. This commitment has resulted in some of the most important advances in diabetes therapy: the first NPH insulin, the first human insulin (used as the standard by the World Health Organization), and the first premixed human insulin. Novo Nordisk has also recognized that successful diabetes management also requires good education and training. Therefore, a range of educational materials and support programs—both for people with diabetes and healthcare professionals—is an essential part of our service. For additional information, visit www.novonordisk-us.com or contact Novo Nordisk at 1-800-727-6500. Back to Top 24. What additional diabetes products does Novo Nordisk provide? Novo Nordisk has been at the forefront of diabetes care for over 80 years. We are constantly striving to improve the lifestyles of people with diabetes through the development of new products and devices designed to enhance their well-being. Novo Nordisk offers a rapid-acting human insulin analog, a broad range of insulin, insulin delivery systems, an oral hypoglycemic agent, and other diabetes products. For additional information, visit www.novonordisk-us.com or contact Novo Nordisk at 1-800-727-6500. Back to Top 25. Is NovoLog® approved for pump use? Yes, NovoLog® is your trusted rapid-acting insulin approved for use in pumps since 2001. Back to Top 26. What are the benefits of using NovoLog® in my pump? NovoLog® is chemically stable and effective in pumps, even at temperatures up to 98.6o F for up to 48 hours. There is also less crystal formation with NovoLog in a pump than with buffered regular insulin.1 That's important because it means less chance of clogging in your pump. Back to Top 27. How does NovoLog® work in 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. Back to Top *As with other types of insulin, patients may experience redness, swelling, or itching at the site of injection. These minor reactions usually resolve in a few days to a few weeks. Less common, but potentially more serious, is generalized allergy to insulin, which may cause rash (pruritus) over the whole body, shortness of breath, wheezing, reduction in blood pressure, rapid pulse, or sweating. Severe cases of generalized allergy, including anaphylactic reaction, may be life-threatening. †Needles may require a prescription in some states. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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