Novolin R Vs. Novolog
I had a question, we are between insurances right now and have no prescription coverage. I was thinking of going onto Novolin R for the month because of the considerable cost savings. I have read that you need to take it 1/2 hour before you eat and have a longer peak/last time. Is there anything other than that I should know? I like Novolin R. I find that you cant cover fast acting carbs as well as with Novolg, because it has a slower release time and just doesnt match the fast release of glucose from bread, potatoes, grains etc. I tend to eat lower carb anyway and think R works better for that. As with all people with diabetes and each type of insulin, your own mileage may vary (YMMV), so the only way to know for sure is to try it. Certainly, you should at least tell your doctor about your plans or needs in this regard, but keep in mind that many docs will offer you some free samples of the same thing without regard to your long-term needs. Dont feel like you need their permission: its YOUR body and YOURE the one paying the bills! I can share my own experience using Humalog, Novolog and Apidra relative to using Regular, and while I found that most were slightly faster, I did not find them dramatically faster leading me to question the value of using an analog that costs almost twice as much money if insurance wasnt paying it! I wrote a response to another post which had a very similar question you may want to check out here (dont worry, my links open in new windows). Be sure to check out the Diabetes Health article I noted there, because it basically gives you the science behind why smaller shots of insulin get absorbed faster, peak sooner, and are out of your system quicker. This is an important fact, because it means is that you can use regular insulin and get fairl Continue reading >>
The Difference Between Novolin Vs Novolog
What is Novolin? Novolin is a man made insulin that is used to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone that is produced by the hormone to help glucose get absorbed by the body cells for energy. Without insulin, there will be a build up of glucose in the blood, which can lead to high blood sugar. If high blood sugar is left untreated, it can lead to severe health complications including nerve damage, kidney damage, blindness and loss of limbs. Novolin is usually a combination of insulin isophane and insulin regular, that uses proper diet and exercise to improve blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Whereas insulin isophane is an intermediate acting insulin, insulin regular is a short acting insulin. When you take this combination of insulin it starts to work within 10 to 20 minutes after injecting it under your skin. The medication usually peaks after 2 hours and can last up to 24 hours. What is Novolog? Novolog refers to a fast acting insulin, which helps to control blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. This insulin begins to work within 15 minutes after injection. Novolog usually peaks after one hour and the effects can last between 2 to 4 hours. Since Novolog is a very fast acting insulin, it is recommended you eat within 5 to 10 minutes after taking an injection. Similarities Both Novolin and Novolog refer to man made insulin that is taken by diabetic patients to help them control their blood sugar levels. Both medications are injectable insulins that are taken by injecting them subcutaneously. To avoid the risk of transferring infections from one person to another, you should not share an injection pen with anyone. Another similarity is that both medicines have a clear appearance. You should n Continue reading >>
Patient Assistance Program
Even though NovoLog® is covered by most health insurance and Medicare plans,a we know that sometimes things can get in the way of filling your prescription: Having a hard time getting the prescription coverage you need Money issues that make it difficult to pay for your insulin If you have questions about insurance reimbursement for NovoLog®, you can contact our call center at 1-866-310-7549. Please have your insurance information with you when you call. This includes your managed care plan name and your group number, which should be on your insurance card. If you can’t afford the cost of your insulin, we may be able to help. Making our products available to people who need them but cannot afford them is part of Novo Nordisk's commitment to helping people with diabetes. Anyone with diabetes who meets the eligibility requirements for the Patient Assistance Program (PAP) can receive NovoLog®, or any other Novo Nordisk product free of charge as long as they stay eligible. aFormulary data are provided by Fingertip Formulary® and are current as of January 2015. Because formularies do change and many health plans offer more than one formulary, please check directly with the health plan to confirm coverage. Continue reading >>
Novolog Mix 70/30 Confusion
When prescribing NovoLog® Mix 70/30 analog insulin, health care professionals may write an unclear prescription, or if using an EMR system, inadvertently select Novolin® 70/30 human insulin instead. Be on the lookout for these errors. Read on for a breakdown of the key differences between these 2 types of insulin. Before the new “insulin pens” came out, there were four types of insulin: rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, and long-acting. When it comes to the pre-mixed insulins, like Novolog 70/30, there are fewer differences between the brands (for example, Novolog versus Novolin)…. Whether contained in a bottle or in a pen, the premixed insulins all contain a combination of both an intermediate-acting insulin and a short-acting insulin. The numbers on the bottle or pen refer to the percentage of each type of insulin contained in the mixture. That means both Novolin 70/30 and Novolog 70/30 contain a mixture that is 70% intermediate-acting insulin with 30% short-acting insulin. However, Novolin 70/30 takes slightly longer to begin working than Novolog 70/30, which has a rapid onset. Both Novolin 70/30 and Novolog 70/30 may last up to 24 hours in the system. Novolin® 70/30 is not available in a pen. Novolin is the brand name given to all human insulins made by Novo Nordisk. Under this brand are specific types of insulin such as regular, nph, and 70/30. Novolog insulin is a synthetic recombinant insulin that is very rapid acting. You may often get this question because novolog is more expensive than any of the novolins. However, they cannot be substituted for each other. Two euglycemic clamp studies assessed glucose utilization after dosing of healthy volunteers. NovoLog Mix 70/30 has an earlier onset of action than human premix 70/30 in studies of n Continue reading >>
Types Of Insulin
Topic Overview Insulin is used to treat people who have diabetes . Each type of insulin acts over a specific amount of time. The amount of time can be affected by exercise, diet, illness, some medicines, stress, the dose, how you take it, or where you inject it. The table below is a general guide. Your results may be different. Insulin strength is usually U-100 (or 100 units of insulin in one milliliter of fluid). Short-acting (regular) insulin is also available in U-500. This is five times more concentrated than U-100 regular insulin. Long-acting insulin (glargine) is also available in U-300. This is three times more concentrated than U-100 long-acting insulin. Be sure to check the concentration of your insulin so you take the right amount. Insulin is made by different companies. Make sure you use the same type of insulin consistently. Types of insulin Type Examples Appearance When it starts to work (onset) The time of greatest effect (peak) How long it lasts (duration) Rapid-acting insulins work over a narrow, more predictable range of time. Because they work quickly, they are used most often at the start of a meal. Rapid-acting insulin acts most like insulin that is produced by the human pancreas. It quickly drops the blood sugar level and works for a short time. If a rapid-acting insulin is used instead of a short-acting insulin at the start of dinner, it may prevent severe drops in blood sugar level in the middle of the night. Apidra (glulisine), Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart) Clear 5-30 minutes 30 minutes-3 hours 3-5 hours Rapid-acting insulin also comes in a form that can be inhaled through the mouth. Afrezza (insulin human, inhaled) Contained in a cartridge 10-15 minutes 30-90 minutes 2½-3 hours Short-acting insulins take effect and wear off more quickly th Continue reading >>
Is Novolin And Novolog The Same - Medhelp
Common Questions and Answers about Is novolin and novolog the same I did finally settle on the 70/30 mix, you can get the pens but it is much cheaper to just inject yourself, I get the needles that are the same size as the pens.....good luck, it took me awhile to figure this one out (along with Dr. I had to go on county insurance because I lost my job, and they wont cover Humalog or Novolog . The only fast acting insulin they cover is Novolin R. The problem is that I am on an insulin pump. I know this stuff is different than what I was taking (Humalog, or the equivelent Novolog), but I don't know what it is going to do to me. My doctor isn't knowledgable and I'm stuck with her. I can't go anywhere else. I'm not a diabetic, but my husband is a T1. He is 29 (almost 30) and was diagnosed at the age of 8. He is also on the Novolog/Lantus combination and like the other posts, loves it. It works well for him. He also adjusts his dosages pending on his readings, what he's eating, or what kind of activities he's doing. Of course, this was all ok'd by his endo in the beginning. Hope it works well for you as well. Copyright 1994-2018 MedHelp. All rights reserved. MedHelp is a division of Vitals Consumer Services, LLC. The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease; or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. MedHelp is not a medical or healthcare provider and your use of this Site does not create a doctor / patient relationship. We disclaim all responsibility for the professi Continue reading >>
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High-alert Medications - Novolog (insulin Aspart)
High-Alert Medications - NovoLog (insulin aspart) Download this Safety Information: NovoLog (insulin aspart) Extra care is needed because NovoLog is a high-alert medicine. High-alert medicines have been proven to be safe and effective. But these medicines can cause serious injury if a mistake happens while taking them. This means that it is very important for you to know about this medicine and take it exactly as directed. Know your insulin. NovoLog is a rapid-acting form of insulin that should be injected below the skin 5 to 10 minutes before meals. Have food ready before injection. After injecting the insulin, do not skip a meal or delay eating. Prepare your insulin. An intermediate- or long-acting insulin is often prescribed with NovoLog. NovoLog can be mixed with insulin NPH (intermediate-acting insulin), but always draw NovoLog into the syringe first. Never mix NovoLog with Lantus. Do not mix NovoLog with other insulins if using an insulin pen or external pump. Do not vigorously shake insulin before use. Don't reuse or recycle. Dispose of used syringes/needles, pens, and lancets in a sealable hard plastic or metal container (e.g., empty detergent bottle, special sharps container from your pharmacy). When the container is full, seal the lid before placing it in the trash. Do not reuse or recycle syringes/needles or lancets. Don't share. Even if you change the needle, sharing an insulin pen or syringe may spread diseases carried in the blood, including hepatitis and HIV. Avoid mix-ups. If you use more than one type of insulin, make each vial or pen look different by putting a rubber band around one type of insulin. Check your medicine. NovoLog can be confused with Humalog (another rapid-acting insulin). When you pick up your insulin at the pharmacy, be sure it's the Continue reading >>
Switching Insulin: Novolog/lantus To Novolin R & Novolin N?
Switching Insulin: Novolog/Lantus to Novolin R & Novolin N? Hi all! It's been a while but I have a question that I'd like some insight on! I know it's as simple as seeing my doc and asking her, but I can't get in right now, and not sure if I can before I might lose my insurance coverage. (just weighing my options so I have a back up plan for insulin) Anyway, I am taking Novolog and Lantus and I have a friend (Type 1) who switched from the exact same ones to Novolin R and Novolin N, without any issues. My friend told me that I can get them without a prescription at Walmart for about $25 each. So knowing that I have this option if my plan changes or I get cut off, helps ease my fears of not being able to afford any insulin at all, but I am wondering if anyone else has switched to these and how they did? I trust her experience and info but wanted to hear others experiences as well if there are any! When I was first diagnosed I was on Novolin R and Lantus, so I know the Novolin R will work for meals (still not sure how different the timing of the insulin will affect me now) but I'm not sure about the Novolin N, it being a long acting and having no experience taking another type. Any info will be helpful! I do research outside of this site but it is my go to for questions! Thanks for the help!! I Daisy. I think you'll find very few people who have switched to those insulins. Most have switched from. That being said, most of the long timers have used them. I always found the N to be kind of unreliable and peaky. And especially when you've taken it in the morning and it's peaked at about dinner, your I:C ratios kind of go out the window. You will have to test quite a bit and find out how these insulins work for you. I would usually get an R peak at about 4 hours, so if I took Continue reading >>
Selected Important Safety Information
Do not share your NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them. Who should not take NovoLog® Mix 70/30? Do not take NovoLog® Mix 70/30 if: your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia) or you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Before taking NovoLog® Mix 70/30, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions including, if you are: pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. taking new prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including supplements. Talk to your health care provider about how to manage low blood sugar How should I take NovoLog® Mix 70/30? Read the Instructions for Use and take exactly as directed. NovoLog® Mix 70/30 starts acting fast. If you have type 1 diabetes, inject within 15 minutes before you eat a meal. If you have type 2 diabetes, inject within 15 minutes before or after starting your meal. Do not mix NovoLog® Mix 70/30 with other insulin products or use in an insulin pump. Know the type and strength of your insulin. Do not change your insulin type unless your health care provider tells you to. Check your blood sugar levels. Ask your health care provider what your blood sugar levels should be and when you should check them. Do not reuse or share your needles or syringes with other people. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them. Do not share your NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them. Who should not take NovoLog® Mix 70/30? Do not take NovoLog® Mix 70/30 if: your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia) or you Continue reading >>
Dropped By Insurance: Will Your Diabetes Injectables Be Covered In 2014?
Express Scripts and Caremark have removed certain medications from their formulary starting in January 2014. These companies handle prescription benefits for more than 200 million Americans, so your prescription coverage will likely be changing in the new year. We’re reviewing which prescriptions will no longer be covered and the suggested alternatives to give you a better picture of your options. There have been some big changes to the coverage on diabetes meds removed from each formulary, particularly when it comes to insulin: Caremark Removed medications: Humalog and Humulin insulins || Suggested Alternatives: Apidra, Novolog, or Novolin insulins The Caremark exclusions here include Humalog, Humalog 50/50, Humalog 75/25, Humulin N, Humulin R, and Humulin 70/30 (but not Humulin U-500). I see more patients on Humalog than Novolog, however, both work on the body the same way, either rapid acting or a combination of rapid/intermediate acting. The main concern patients may have is “will my dose be the same?” The answer to that question is YES—the conversion from Humalog to Novolog and Humulin to Novolin is a 1:1 conversion. Therefore, if you using 10 units of Humalog you will also use 10 units of Novolog and the same applies for Humulin and Novolin. Apidra conversion is also 1:1, so once again your insulin dose will not change. These links from Group Health Cooperative and The Pharmacist Letter (via Albany.edu) will be very helpful for any questions about conversion: Part 1 and Part 2 Novolog and Apidra also have manufacturer discounts available—you can find the Novolog program here and the Apidra program here. Express Scripts Removed medications: Victoza || Suggested Alternatives: Byetta or Bydureon Victoza has been gaining a lot of popularity in the diabetic c Continue reading >>
Understanding R, N, And Premixed Insulins
Share: Sometimes due to choice, cost, insurance coverage you may find yourself on N, R, or pre-mixed insulin. The following is some information to understand what the types are, how they are taken, and who might be taking them. What is R insulin and when should I take it? Regular or R insulin is clear in color, considered short acting, and is available in names including: Humulin R, Novolin R, ReliOn R. This insulin starts working in 30 minutes and lasts for about 5-8 hours. Regular insulin is taken 30 minutes before meals. It helps to provide coverage for your meals. If you use in combination with N insulin, you would take it before breakfast and dinner. If skipping a meal, you would skip your R insulin. How much is R insulin? R insulin is considerably cheaper than rapid acting analogs such as Humalog or Novolog. Check with your pharmacy for exact pricing. What is N insulin and when should I take it? NPH (N) is a cloudy colored, intermediate acting insulin, and is available as Humulin N, Novolin N, ReliOn N. It starts working in about 1-3 hours, and can last for approximately 10-18 hours. N insulin helps to cover in between your meals and the N you take at breakfast will still be working at lunch to cover your meal. It is essential that you have lunch every day, about 4-5 hours after you inject your N at breakfast. If you do not have lunch, you will be at risk for going too low. The N you take at bed will work during the night to help regular your morning glucose levels. You should have a small bed time snack. NPH or N insulin would be taken with breakfast and before bed for better fasting glucose levels, however instead of giving it at bed, it may be given before dinner also. How much is N insulin? N insulin is a cheaper alternative to longer acting insulins. Check wi Continue reading >>
Types Of Novolin Insulin
Insulin is a vital hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin is responsible for carrying the glucose received from food to the cells to be stored and used later as energy. When the pancreas is not able to produce insulin, such as in the disease Diabetes, insulin must be injected to control the level of sugar in the blood. Novolin insulin, a specific brand of insulin manufactured by the company Novo Nordisk, is available in several types. Novolin R Novolin R is referred to as "regular" insulin, meaning it is short-acting. This type of insulin is injected 30 minutes prior to mealtime as it begins to act lowering blood sugar between 30 and 60 minutes after injection. This insulin reaches its peak performance between two and three hours and is completely used up within five to seven hours. Novolin N Novolin N is an intermediate-acting insulin. This means that it begins to work between two and four hours after injection. Novolin N reaches its peak performance between 4 and 12 hours after injection. The effects of Novolin N will last between 14 and 20 hours after injection. Novolin L Novolin L is a lente insulin, meaning that it is human insulin in a zinc suspension. This insulin begins working two and a half hours after injection and reaches its peak between 7 and 15 hours after injection. Novolin L keeps working for up to 22 hours. Novolin 70/30 Novolin 70/30 is a combination consisting of 70 percent NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus) human insulin in suspension and 30 percent regular human insulin. This combination insulin is an intermediate-acting insulin however unlike other intermediate-acting insulin it begins to work 30 minutes after injection. Novolin 70/30 reaches its peak performance between 2 and 12 hours and will remain active in the body for up to 24 hours. Nov Continue reading >>
When You Can't Afford The Insulin That You Need To Survive | How To Use The Cheap "old-school" Insulin
Note: BootCamp for Betics is not a medical center. Anything you read on this site should not be considered medical advice, and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a physician or a diabetes nurse educator before starting or changing insulin doses. Did you know that all type 1 diabetics and some type 2 diabetics need injectable insulin in order to live? Put another way, if a diabetic needs insulin in order to live, and the diabetic does not get insulin, the diabetic will die. Diabetic death from Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a grisly process, during which acid starts running through your bloodstream, searing your vessels and organs while your body shrivels up in dehydration as it tries to push the acid out of your body through your urine and lungs, and, left untreated, the condition shuts down your organs one by one until you are dead. If you're lucky, your brain will be the first thing to swell itself into a coma and you'll be unconscious for the remainder of the organ failures. In some cases, this grisly diabetic death can take a few days or weeks to complete its process. Or, if you're one of the luckier less-resistant insulin-dependent type 2 diabetics, you may actually get away with staying alive for quite a few years and suffer only some heart disease, stroke, kidney damage/failure, neuropathy, limb amputations and blindness. (my intent in describing how lack of insulin leads to death is not to cause fear in people with diabetes or their loved ones; rather, my intent is to make clear the reality that injectable insulin is absolutely vital to diabetics who depend on injectable insulin to live) While I'd love to go off on a political rant about how insulin should be a basic human right for all insulin-dependent diabetics (and why the hell isn't it?), that' Continue reading >>
Humalog Vs. Novolog: Important Differences And More
Humalog and Novolog are two diabetes medications. Humalog is the brand-name version of insulin lispro, and Novolog is the brand-name version of insulin aspart. These drugs both help control blood glucose (sugar) in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Humalog and Novolog are both rapid acting. That means they work more quickly than other types of insulin. There are important distinctions between Humalog and Novolog, however, and the drugs are not directly interchangeable. Check out this comparison so you can work with your doctor to choose a drug that’s right for you. Insulin is injected under your skin fat. It’s the most common type of treatment for type 1 diabetes because it works quickly. It’s also the only type of diabetes medication that’s absorbed into the bloodstream. Humalog and Novolog are both equivalent to the insulin made in your body. Unlike oral diabetes drugs, insulin provides fast relief for changes in your blood sugar. The type of insulin your doctor prescribes depends on how often and how much your blood sugar fluctuates each day. The table below provides quick facts at a glance. Brand name Humalog Novolog What is the generic drug? insulin lispro insulin aspart Is a generic version available? no no What does it treat? type 1 and type 2 diabetes type 1 and type 2 diabetes What form does it come in? solution for injection solution for injection What strengths does it come in? • 3-mL cartridges • 3-mL prefilled KwikPen • 3-mL vials • 10-mL vials • 3-mL FlexPen • 3-mL FlexTouch • 3-mL PenFill cartridges • 10-mL vials What is the typical length of treatment? long-term long-term How do I store it? Refrigerate at 36° to 46°F (2° to 8°C). Do not freeze the drug. Refrigerate at 36° to 46°F (2° to 8°C). Do not freeze the drug. Continue reading >>
Is Novolin R Same As Novolog R?
No, you can't use one or the other. They have different profiles. Novolog is a rapid acting insulin. Novolin R (regular) is a short acting insulin. Please see link below for more information. Continue reading >>
