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Compare Novolin R vs. Novolin N

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  • Summary of Novolin R vs. Novolin N

    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

    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 Novolin R 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 Novolin R 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
    •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
    •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 Novolin R vs. Novolin N

    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. 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 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 from fluid buildup and risk of heart failure when taken with certain diabetes medications

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