What is Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (formerly called diabetes mellitus type II, non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), obesity related diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disor...
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humalog & novalog insulin
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Can anyone tell me if there is much difference between humalog and novalog besides the cost?
Thanks, Jan Posted on 08/04/09, 01:08 am |
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They are both what is considered "fast acting" insulin. Taken after meals and/or when blood glucose is high.
A couple of major differences are being reported by users between Novolog and Humalog. Especially among pumpers who switch from Humalog to Novolog. Novolog appears to be both stronger and quicker than Humalog, and doses have to be cut typically by 10% in order to prevent hypoglycemia. Novolog also starts working faster than Humalog. One research study found that Novolog reaches peak activity at 52 minutes, and Humalog peaks at about 75 minutes (Eur J Clin Pharmacol 1999 May;55(3):199-203). 
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