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Compare Admelog vs. Humalog

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  • Admelog (insulin lispro)
    Humalog (insulin lispro)
  • Admelog (insulin lispro)
    Humalog (insulin lispro)

  • Summary of Admelog vs. Humalog

    Summary for Insulin
    Prescription only

    Admelog (insulin lispro) is a fast-acting insulin. It helps control blood sugar levels in adults and children with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) or Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Admelog (insulin lispro) is very similar to Humalog (insulin lispro) and is known as a "follow-on" insulin to Humalog. This medication is given under the skin, either as an injection or as an infusion with an insulin pump. It's available in a vial (Admelog) or a pre-filled pen (Admelog SoloStar). The most common side effect is low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).

    Summary for Insulin
    Prescription only

    Humalog (insulin lispro) is a fast-acting insulin for adults and children with diabetes. It helps prevent and treat high blood sugar from meals. This medication lowers your blood sugar levels by moving the sugar from your blood and into your body. Humalog (insulin lispro) is typically given as an injection under the skin. In certain situations, it's injected into the veins by a healthcare provider. Humalog (insulin lispro) is available as vials and ready-to-use prefilled pens. Side effects include headache and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

  • Indications of Admelog vs. Humalog

    Indications for
    •Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adults and children ages 3 years and older
    •Type 2 diabetes (T2) in adults
    Indications for
    •Type 1 diabetes in adults and children
    •Type 2 diabetes in adults

  • Pros and Cons of Admelog vs. Humalog

    Pros and Const for Insulin
    Pros
    •Starts to work within 15 minutes to lower blood sugar levels
    •Available as a prefilled pen, which can be easier to use than the vial
    •Can be used in a continuous insulin pump
    •Dose can be easily adjusted
    Cons
    •Must be given with every meal, if using as meal time insulin
    •Might be difficult for some people to administer correctly
    •Higher risk of low blood sugar if not used properly or if the dose is too high
    •Might cause weight gain
    Pros and Const for Insulin
    Pros
    •Starts to work within 15 minutes to lower blood sugar levels
    •Dose can be easily adjusted to make a treatment plan that's tailored to your specific needs
    •Available as a prefilled pen for easier and convenient use
    •Can use at home after proper training
    •Can use in children as young as 3 years old with Type 1 diabetes
    Cons
    •Given multiple times a day (before each meal)
    •Must give as an injection
    •Might be hard for some people to take properly
    •Risk of low blood sugar
    •Can cause weight gain

  • Common Side Effects of Admelog vs. Humalog

    Common Side Effects for
    •Low blood sugar
    Common Side Effects for

    Type 1 diabetes:

    •Flu-like symptoms (35%)
    •Sore throat (33%)
    •Runny nose (25%)
    •Headache (30%)
    •Pain (20%)
    •Cough (17%)
    •Infection (14%)

    Type 2 diabetes:

    •Headache (12%)
    •Pain (11%)
    •Infection (10%)

  • Warnings of Admelog vs. Humalog

    Common Side Effects for
    •Spread of infections from sharing injection supplies
    •Risk of high and low blood sugar levels
    •Dangerously low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)
    •Allergic reaction
    •Low blood potassium levels
    •Swelling from fluid buildup and risk of heart failure
    •Dangerously high blood sugar levels or buildup of ketones (for people who use insulin pump)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Spread of infections from sharing injection supplies
    •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
    •Low blood potassium levels
    •Swelling from fluid buildup and risk of heart failure when taken with certain blood sugar medications
    •Dangerously high blood sugar levels or buildup of ketones (for people who use insulin pump)

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