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Q: I have Type 2 Diabetes and take Humulin N and R but only have N left?
I have run out of my Humulin R insulin but still have my N left. I won't be able to get my R for a few days. I am prescribed to take both together twice a day. Is it ok to just take my N (long lasting one) only until I can get my R again? Is this safe? If anyone with Type 2 or deals with these insulins know and can lend some insight please let me know. Thanks
A: No, you cannot skip even part of your insulin.
Get some R now.
Q: difference between humulin n and novolin n?
my boyfriend has been a diabetic since seven years old. He has always used humulin n and r insulin injetctions up until the last month. He has had been changed to novolin n and r, and feels his body is not reacting in a positive way to the change. I need to know if there are any differences between the two insulins that can cause his body to react to any changes in the insulin.
A: My understanding is that they are essentially identical and that little to no changes should be required. Is there a reason he's still on novolin as opposed to the newer insulins Humalog or Novolog? They are much faster-acting and effective than the older insulins. Much closer to how human insulin works. Have him ask his doc about it. It's more expensive, but most insurances cover it well now.
Q: Can I get Humulin N and Humulin R at a pharmacy in the Philippines?
A: I know that in the states you can at least get R insulin over the counter (Every state it seems except PA---Stupid commonwealth...) I would recommend finding a pharmacy or doctor over there and either calling, or emailing. You could probably find a hospital's email contact pretty easily online. I'm betting that your question for Yahoo Answers is simply too specific to merit any good answers... Good Luck!
Q: I need documentatio and the answer to at what temperature humulin n are r freeze at. ?
I have been keeping the vials in their box and putting in a fridge to go lunch sak next to an ice pack and some believe the insulin will freeze that what. I haven't been able to find written documentation to say eactly what point the insulin freezes
A: insulin freezes at 32 degrees Farenheit, it should not go below 38 degrees.
Q: Humilag and Humulin N: are they similar?
My fiance has Type 1 Diabetes and has just run out of Humalog. My father is also Diabetic and had a brand new bottle of Humulin N and offered to give it to my fiance (since my father has health care and my fiance does not). My question is can he use Humulin N eventhough he usually uses Humalog? Why or why not? And if you can provide any websites, that would be great.
Also, his usual dose of Humalog is 6 to 7 units. How much more or less of Humulin would he have to take?
A: OK, Your type 1 diabetic fiance should know this unless he is just recently diagnosed. Humalog is a rapid acting insulin and Humulin N is NPH is a long/intermediate acting insulin. NPH lasts 18+ hours and has a peak, Humalog starts to work in 15 min. and lasts only 4-6 hours. To get advice on weather or not he should sub the one for the other I say NO! Ask a Dr. about samples and you can call Eli Lilly to get on a patient assist program.
http://www.lillydiabetes.com/content/humulin-brand-of-insulins.jsp
http://www.humalog.com/patient/humalog_insulins.jsp
http://www.lillycares.com/index.jsp
Q: How often does the time-released insulin Humulin N release into your body? I take it A.M. and at bedtime.?
I use a syringe if that makes a difference!
A: N is the most unpredictable of all the insulins. It varies from person to person.
Very few docs prescribe this anymore, unless you don't do well on Lantus or Levimir, which have much flatter, more predictable curves.
Q: if an adolescent with diabetes takes humulin n at 7:30 AM, the time of day an insulin reaction is likely to oc
A: "an intermediate-acting insulin with a slower onset of action and a longer
duration of activity (up to 24 hours) than that of Regular human insulin. The time course of
action of any insulin may vary considerably in different individuals or at different times in the
same individual. As with all insulin preparations, the duration of action of Humulin N is
dependent on dose, site of injection, blood supply, temperature, and physical activity. Humulin N
is a sterile suspension and is for subcutaneous injection only."
From the .pdf from the Lily Company
Q: IS anyone using insulin Humulin N?
What is your experience?
A: Try webmd.com you can find alot there....ROB
Q: Switching from Novolin to Humulin?
Is it safe to switch from Novolin NPH to Humulin N? Are they identical products?
A: I have done just that several months ago. However, it was the reverse direction - from Humulin to Novolin. I found that after using both I preferred the Novolin over the Humulin because the Humulin lasted about two hours (really) and the Novolin lasted three hours. I was on Humulin for about a year and never experienced the insulin action longer than two hours! It is suppose to last for about 5 hours. However, experience told me time and again that it worked only for two hours and crashed. Having to change to Novolin was the best for me because - after a month - I knew it was working better than the Humulin. For me, it was working consistently for three hours. At the two hour point I would test my BG and it would be fine. However, after a couple of days - at the start of the switchover - I discovered there was a 10 percent difference between my two hour reading and my three hour reading. Now, after about nine months on Novolin, I won't go back - it's that much of a difference in my readings.
If you must change, check it out for yourself and see if there's any difference in your readings.
Good luck.
Q: Any Docs or Nurses know the answer to this insulin question?
It's been a while since I've been back in the profession and going back. Obviously, one of these questions is wrong on this open book test. Anyone know and why your answer is right so I will be aware in the future?
Which is an incorrect order for insulin?
A. 5 units Humulin R subcutaneously now.
B. 10 units Humulin R subcutaneously every AM.
C. 30 units Humulin N subcutaneously every AM.
D. 60 units Humulin R subcutaneously now.
I think you're right MS3. Your answer was my first impression and now that I recall, a sliding scale doesn't even allow 60 units! If someone needed that much insulin they probably need to be on an IV drip cause their blood glucose would be well over 350 minimum. Its been 2 years since Ive been out of nursing and going back. It will all come back to me. Thanks for your help!
A: Many type 2's take 60+ units at a time.
When I was pregnant I was taking over 300+ units a day.
So you see, it is not unheard of.
Q: I need help figureing out how to do my math can you help me?
I'm going to school for pharmacy technician and I need to study for a test on tuesday. I need help figuring out how to do this type of math.
Humulin N U-100 10ml 35 U SQ daily. I need to know how many days to take this for.
A: You might be in the wrong section. Try medicine.
Q: I am taking the ptce tomorrow and i dont understand this question, can someone help?
What is the days supply for Humulin N insulin 20ml, if the dose is 40 U daily?
a) 100 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) 50 days
the book says the answer is d but, how did they get that?
A: I stumbled on that question, as well.
I'm guessing that you're using The Pharmacy Tehcnician: Workbook and Certification Review (Third Edition).
Working with the answer that the book gave you, you could have worked backwards to find out the amount of Humulin N to be dispensed.
Your first proportion would have been the following:
Humulin N units / 1 mL = x units / 20 mL
However, because the amount of Humulin N to be dispensed is "unknown," you have to work backwards.
The reverse calculations are as follows:
Set up your proportions using the book's answer -
40 units / 1 day = x units / 50 days
You would have cross-multiplied [and divided by 1] and ended up with 2000 units.
Use your first proportion from earlier, where we can now fill in the "x" with "2000" -
Humulin N units / 1 mL = 2000 units / 20 mL
You would have ended up with 100 Humulin N units.
*Humulin N U-100 is usually the standard amount of Humulin N to be dispensed for medications.*
You should know that before taking the exam, just as you should know the concentrations of D5W, normal saline, etc.
From now on, if the amount to be dispensed is not given in a calculation problem, go with the most common, standard amount [so you won't have to work backwards].
Good luck!
Q: Can you sell Insulin you no longer use?
My husband was given a new prescription and is no longer using his humulin N & R. We have over 10 boxes that are sealed and haven't been touched so i was wondering if it was allowed to sell them or just throw them out and waste 200$+ worth ....We contacted the pharmacy in wich he bought them but they told us they could not be reinboursed :(
A: It's against the law to sell someone a prescription drug unless you have some sort of license to do so. You could ask your church or even a clinic about donating them.
Q: Why do I have to put air into the bottles when mixing insuline (Humilin-R and N)?
I have a 11 yr young Lab who is diagnosed as a diabetic. I could put this question on the dog 'page' but thought to have more input here?
I now have to give her mixed shots (Humulin-R and N) in the 70/30 rate, since neither the R nor the N by itself get her glucose down. Her levels keep between 350 and 500 for several weeks now so, according to the vet, giving mixed shots might do the trick. I have been reading up on how to draw 'from clear to cloudy' and how to do the 'steps': put cloudy bottle on table, pull plunger down to let X units of air in seringe equal to amount of cloudy insulin needed without touching the insuling, push air into cloudy insulin bottle, do the same for the clear insuline, then turn clear insuline bottle upside down and pull out needed units and then take the needed units form the cloudy insuline.
My question is that I don't really get why I have to inject air into the bottles first? What is the purpose of that?
I have to add that with the Humilin-R her glucose level drops from say 394 to 88 or even under and it doesn't really work too long (done the glucose-curve several times), the Humilin-N keeps her level around 350 and up to a whopping 500, therefore we want to try the mixed shots. Not that it that makes any difference for the question, but maybe people have some general advice for me concerning using mixed insuline?
A: Injection of air into the insulin bottle in the amount of units that you are preparing to give helps to ensure that the right amount of insulin is then easily withdrawn without bubbles, as it creates air pressure in the vial when you tip it upside down to withdraw the insulin.
Q: Need more help with this Medication test question?
Which is an INCORRECT order for insulin?
A. 5 units Humulin R subcutaneoulsy now
B. 10 units Humulin R subcutaneously every AM
C. 30 units Humulin N subcutaneoulsy every AM
D. 60 units Humulin R subcutaneoulsy now
A: B seems OK, you could give regular insulin every morning with breakfast for example, although it's not written QAC.... but 60 units is a LOT of regular insulin and wouldn't usually be given all at once like that, even if someone was in DKA, they'd be put on a drip instead. I think D is the wrong order.