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What Are The Possible Effects Of Switching From Humalog To Novolog?

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 2016
Question: Is there a problem switching between Humalog and Novolog on an almost daily basis?
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Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is no difference between the two insulines.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

I can understand your concern regarding the switch of the type of insuline.

I would inform you that both Humalog and Novolog are both rapid insulines, that means that they start the effect soon after injection, they peak 1 hour after injection and they effect last from 2 to four hours.

There isn't any considerable difference between them, Novolog starts the effect 5 to 10 min. after injection and Humalog 10 to 15. So the only thing that you may change is just to eat a bit earlier after injecting the insulin.

Regarding the dose, you will keep the same, but you need to check the blood sugar 2 hours after injection and to adjust the dose.
Hope the information is helpful.

Please close and rate the answer if you do not have further queries.

Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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What Are The Possible Effects Of Switching From Humalog To Novolog?

Brief Answer: There is no difference between the two insulines. Detailed Answer: Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I can understand your concern regarding the switch of the type of insuline. I would inform you that both Humalog and Novolog are both rapid insulines, that means that they start the effect soon after injection, they peak 1 hour after injection and they effect last from 2 to four hours. There isn't any considerable difference between them, Novolog starts the effect 5 to 10 min. after injection and Humalog 10 to 15. So the only thing that you may change is just to eat a bit earlier after injecting the insulin. Regarding the dose, you will keep the same, but you need to check the blood sugar 2 hours after injection and to adjust the dose. Hope the information is helpful. Please close and rate the answer if you do not have further queries. Kind regards, Dr.Mirjeta