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Compare Novolin 70/30 vs. Humulin 70/30

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  • Novolin 70/30
    Humulin 70/30
  • Novolin 70/30
    Humulin 70/30

  • Summary of Novolin 70/30 vs. Humulin 70/30

    Summary for Insulin

    Novolin 70/30, or Novolin 70/30 ReliOn, is a mixture of two types of insulin: 70% insulin NPH (or "isophane insulin") and 30% insulin regular. It's used to help control blood sugar levels in adults and children with diabetes. The medication comes in vials and prefilled pens (called Novolin 70/30 FlexPen). It's injected under the skin about 30 minutes before a meal. Possible side effects include reactions at the injection site and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Novolin 70/30 is available by prescription and over the counter (OTC), but there's no generic yet.

    Summary for Insulin

    Humulin 70/30 is a mixture of two types of insulin: 70% insulin NPH (also known as "isophane insulin") and 30% insulin regular. It's used to help control blood sugar levels in adults with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Humulin 70/30 comes as a vial and a prefilled pen (called the KwikPen). The insulin is injected under the skin 30 to 45 minutes before a meal. Humulin 70/30 can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and reactions at the injection site as side effects. This medication is available by prescription or over the counter.

  • Indications of Novolin 70/30 vs. Humulin 70/30

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

  • Pros and Cons of Novolin 70/30 vs. Humulin 70/30

    Pros and Const for Insulin
    Pros
    •Helps manage blood sugar from meals and control blood sugar throughout the day
    •Can use for children with Type 1 diabetes
    •Available as a FlexPen that helps make injections easier
    •Available by prescription or over the counter
    Cons
    •Can't customize the dose of each type of insulin in Novolin 70/30
    •Must be comfortable giving yourself injections under the skin
    •Can cause low blood sugar and weight gain
    •Must check your blood sugar regularly
    Pros and Const for Insulin
    Pros
    •Combines two types of insulin within a single product
    •Manages blood sugar from meals and throughout the day
    •Available over the counter as a prefilled pen and vial of insulin
    •Pens are small enough to fit in your purse or pocket
    Cons
    •Can't customize the dose of each type of insulin in Humulin 70/30
    •Must be comfortable giving yourself injections under the skin
    •Can cause low blood sugar and weight gain
    •Only available as a brand-name medication

  • Common Side Effects of Novolin 70/30 vs. Humulin 70/30

    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 Novolin 70/30 vs. Humulin 70/30

    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
    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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