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Compare Humulin N vs. Novolin N

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  • Humulin n
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  • Humulin n
    Novolin n

  • Summary of Humulin N vs. Novolin N

    Summary for Insulin

    Humulin N, a brand name of insulin NPH, is an intermediate-acting insulin. It helps control blood sugar levels in adults and children with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. This type of insulin comes in a vial, and you'll need to use a syringe and needle to draw up the dose. There are also single-use prefilled pens called Humulin N KwikPen for easier use. Humulin N is injected under the skin, usually once or twice daily, to regulate blood sugar levels. Side effects include low blood sugar and reactions at the injection site.

    Summary for Insulin

    Novolin N, a brand name of insulin NPH, is an intermediate-acting insulin. It helps control blood sugar levels in adults and children with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. This type of insulin comes in a vial (Novolin N) and a pen (Novolin N Flexpen). There's also a Novolin N ReliOn brand name. Novolin N is injected under the skin once or twice daily to regulate blood sugar levels. Side effects include low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and reactions at the injection site.

  • Indications of Humulin N vs. Novolin N

    Indications for
    •Type 1 diabetes
    •Type 2 diabetes
    Indications for
    •Type 1 diabetes in adults and children
    •Type 2 diabetes in adults

  • Pros and Cons of Humulin N vs. Novolin N

    Pros and Const for Insulin
    Pros
    •Available over the counter without a prescription
    •Can help manage either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
    •Available as a pen and vial
    Cons
    •Must give as an injection under the skin
    •Might need to inject twice daily
    •Risk of low blood sugar and weight gain
    Pros and Const for Insulin
    Pros
    •Available over the counter without a prescription
    •Can help manage both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
    •Available as a pen and vial
    •Pens are small enough to fit in your purse or pocket
    Cons
    •Might need to inject twice daily
    •Must give as an injection under the skin
    •Risk of low blood sugar and weight gain
    •Only available as a brand-name medication

  • Common Side Effects of Humulin N vs. Novolin N

    Common Side Effects for
    •Low blood sugar
    •Reactions where the medication is injected (e.g., redness, swelling, itching)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Low blood sugar
    •Reactions where the medication is injected (e.g., redness, swelling, itching)

  • Warnings of Humulin N vs. Novolin N

    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of infections from sharing injection supplies
    •Risk of changes to blood sugar levels with changes to your insulin regimen
    •Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)
    •Low potassium levels
    •Swelling and risk of heart failure when taken with certain diabetes medications
    •Severe allergic reaction
    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of infections from sharing injection supplies
    •Risk of changes to blood sugar levels with changes to your insulin regimen
    •Dangerously low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)
    •Low blood potassium levels
    •Swelling from fluid buildup and risk of heart failure when taken with certain diabetes medications

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