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(also known as Humulin, Novolin)
Insulin (from Latin insula, "island", as it is produced in the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas) is an anabolic polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism. Apart from being the primary agent in carbohydrate homeostasis, it has effects on fat metabolism and it changes the liver's activity in storing ... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Diabetes Type 1
210
94%
Diabetes Type 2
178
96%
Cystic Fibrosis
4
100%
Heart Attack
1
100%
Pregnancy
1
100%
Overall, 95% (397 Members) find Insulin (Regular and NPH) helpful
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Insulin (Regular and NPH) Reviews

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I am insulin resistant and take large amounts thruought the day thus the end result is lower blood sugars but the trade off is weight gain
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It's been so long since I've taken those, I don't remember.
Working / Worked
I am currently taking two injections a day, and it's working great. Looking at the pump to offer some flexibility.
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workin just fine tho its all they can give me while im pregnant
Working / Worked
ive been on insulin for 27 yrs ive recently changed brands due to cst humulin worked better for me but reli on brand novolin is alright.
Working / Worked
This helps but need to watch very close
Working / Worked
have been using humulin N and R since I was diagnosed in 2000
Working / Worked
Not too bad, dont mind the injections but get fed up of the never ending blood testing!!
Working / Worked
Worked for awhile then BS became uncontrolled again
Working / Worked
novolin n 2x per day
novolin r 1x sliding scale if needed

working well
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