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  • Apidra (insulin glulisine)
    Admelog (insulin lispro)
  • Apidra (insulin glulisine)
    Admelog (insulin lispro)

  • Summary of Apidra vs. Admelog

    Summary for Insulin
    Prescription only

    Insulin glulisine is a rapid-acting insulin that's available as a vial (Apidra) and a pre-filled pen (Apidra Solostar). It's used to control blood sugar from meals for people with either Type 1 diabetes (T1D) or Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Apidra (insulin glulisine) is given under the skin as either a quick injection or continuously through an insulin pump. It can also be given as an injection through the veins (IV) for people in the hospital. Side effects include low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and common cold symptoms.

    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).

  • Indications of Apidra vs. Admelog

    Indications for
    •Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in people ages 4 years and older
    •Type 2 diabetes (T2D) in people ages 18 years and older
    Indications for
    •Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adults and children ages 3 years and older
    •Type 2 diabetes (T2) in adults

  • Pros and Cons of Apidra vs. Admelog

    Pros and Const for Insulin
    Pros
    •Works within 15 minutes to lower blood sugar
    •Available as a prefilled pen, which might be easier to use than the vial
    •Can be used with some insulin pumps
    •Can be mixed with NPH insulin (e.g., Novolin N), if instructed by your care team
    Cons
    •Raises risk of dangerously low blood sugar levels
    •Given as an injection
    •Might need to inject multiple times a day
    •Might cause weight gain
    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

  • Common Side Effects of Apidra vs. Admelog

    Common Side Effects for

    Type 1 diabetes

    •Common cold (11%)
    •Low blood sugar (up to 7%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (7%)
    •Headache (7%) - children only
    •Seizure from low blood sugar (6%) - children only
    •Flu (4%)

    Type 2 diabetes

    •Upper respiratory tract infection (up to 11%)
    •Common cold (8%)
    •Swelling in the hands, ankles, or legs (8%)
    •Flu (6%)
    •Joint pain (6%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Low blood sugar

  • Warnings of Apidra vs. Admelog

    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
    •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)

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