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Compare Novolin R vs. Humulin R

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  • Novolin r
    Humulin r (insulin regular)
  • Novolin r
    Humulin r (insulin regular)

  • Summary of Novolin R vs. Humulin R

    Summary for Insulin

    Novolin R is a short-acting insulin. It's used to control blood glucose (sugar) levels in adults and children with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. For the multi-dose vials of Novolin R, you'll need to draw up the dose into a syringe. Single-use prefilled pens called Novolin R FlexPen are also available for easier use. Novolin R is typically injected under the skin 2 to 3 times a day, 30 minutes before a meal. Some common side effects include low blood sugar levels and injection-site redness or pain.

    Summary for Insulin

    Humulin R (insulin regular) is a short-acting insulin. It's used to control blood glucose (sugar) levels in adults and children with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) or Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Humulin R (insulin regular) is typically injected under the skin 2 to 3 times daily 30 minutes before meals. Some common side effects of Humulin R (insulin regular) include low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and injection-site redness or pain. Humulin R (insulin regular) is available in two different strengths: U-100 (100 units/mL) and U-500 (500 units/mL). Both strengths come as vials, but the U-500 also comes as a prefilled pen. <br> Note: Humulin R U-500 is prescription only; Humulin R U-100 is available both OTC and by prescription.

  • Indications of Novolin R vs. Humulin R

    Indications for
    •Type 1 diabetes
    •Type 2 diabetes
    Indications for
    •Type 1 diabetes
    •Type 2 diabetes

  • Pros and Cons of Novolin R vs. Humulin R

    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
    •Need multiple injections per day, each time before a meal
    •Can cause weight gain and low blood sugar
    •Must check your blood sugar at home often
    Pros and Const for Insulin
    Pros
    •Can help manage both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
    •Available over the counter without a prescription (Humulin R U-100 only)
    •Comes as pen and vial (Humulin R U-500 only)
    Cons
    •Might cause weight gain
    •Risk of dangerously low blood sugar levels
    •Given as injection

  • Common Side Effects of Novolin R vs. Humulin R

    Common Side Effects for
    •Low blood sugar
    •Injection site reactions (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 R vs. Humulin R

    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 using 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 and heart failure
    •Severe allergic reactions

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