Insulin Aspart: What Is The Most Important Information I Should Know About Insulin Aspart
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What is the most important information I should know about insulin aspart?
| Pronunciation: | IN suh lin AH spart |
| Brand: | NovoLog, NovoLog FlexPen, NovoLog Penfill |
Insulin aspart is usually used immediately before a meal (a meal should be started within 5 to 10 minutes after injecting the medication). Follow your doctor's instructions.
Know the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which include shaking; nausea; headache; drowsiness; weakness; dizziness; fast heartbeat; sweating; pale, cool skin; anxiety; and difficulty concentrating. Carry a piece of candy or glucose tablets with you to treat episodes of low blood sugar.
Follow any diet and exercise plan that you have developed with your doctor or nurse. Changes in what you eat or how much you exercise can change the amount of insulin that you need to control blood sugar levels.
Ask your doctor or nurse what to do if you are sick with a cold, flu, or fever. These illnesses may change your insulin requirements.
Do not change the brand of insulin aspart or syringe that you are using without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist. Some brands of insulin aspart and syringes are interchangeable, while others are not. Your doctor and/or pharmacist know which brands can be substituted for one another.
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| Last updated: | February 13, 2004 |
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