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Suggest An Alternative To Humolog Insulin
my dad is 82...just started on humolog insulin a couple of months ago...seems to be having more frequent swings in high and low sugars...has lack of energy...more vomiting....could there be a better alternative than using the humolog? getting concerned as does not seem to be levelling out...sugars are around 19.....or higher then drop to 4
Sat, 17 Jan 2015
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
The reason for such highs and lows of blood sugar is because humalog is the short acting insulin lispro. For smoother control you require a long acting insulin like Lantus or a combination of short and long acting insulin like Novomix .
I shall be happy to answer if you have more queries.
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
The reason for such highs and lows of blood sugar is because humalog is the short acting insulin lispro. For smoother control you require a long acting insulin like Lantus or a combination of short and long acting insulin like Novomix .
I shall be happy to answer if you have more queries.
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