Order For Humulin R Insulin 100 units/mL (10 mL Vial)

Description

Read the Instructions for Use before you start taking HUMULIN R and each time you get a new vial. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.

Do not share your syringes with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.

Supplies needed to give your injection

• a multiple-dose HUMULIN R vial
• a U-100 insulin syringe and needle
• 2 alcohol swabs
• 1 sharps container for throwing away used needles and syringes. See “Disposing of used needles and syringes” at the end of these instructions.

Preparing the Dose

• Wash your hands with soap and water.
• Check the HUMULIN R label to make sure you are taking the right type of insulin. This is especially important if you use more than 1 type of insulin.
• Do not use HUMULIN R past the expiration date printed on the label or 31 days after you first use it.
• Always use a new syringe or needle for each injection to help make sure the syringe needle is sterile and to prevent blocked needles.
• Unless otherwise instructed by your veterinarian, you’ll administer insulin after feeding (administering it before can cause low blood sugar known as hypoglycemia).
• Before drawing up the dose, resuspend by gently rolling the bottle back and forth in the palm of your hands. Do not shake unless directed otherwise.
• Clean rubber stopper with rubbing alcohol wipe, turn upside down and draw up prescribed dose with sterile syringe (make sure to use the appropriate syringe for the insulin concentration type, either U-40 or U-100)
• Inject insulin subcutaneously (just under the skin) in a low-fat area, such as scuff (loose area of skin on back of neck) or shoulder region. Pinch skin together to create a fold and insert needle in the center. Once in, gently pull back on the plunger and check for blood. If there is blood in the syringe, it means you have hit a blood vessel and will need to reposition the needle. Before administering, make sure to check that the needle has not pierced through the other side of the skin fold. Once ready, push down on the plunger, remove needle and safely discard of syringe in a sharps or biohazard container.

Disposing of used needles and syringes:

• Put your used needles and syringes in a FDA-cleared sharps disposal container right away after use. Do not throw away (dispose of) loose needles and syringes in your household trash.
• If you do not have a FDA-cleared sharps disposal container, you may use a household container that is:
  • made of a heavy-duty plastic,
  • can be closed with a tight-fitting, puncture-resistant lid, without sharps being able to come out,
  • upright and stable during use,
  • leak resistant, and
  • properly labeled to warn of hazardous waste inside the container.
• When your sharps disposal container is almost full, you will need to follow your community guidelines for the right way to dispose of your sharps disposal container. There may be state or local laws about how you should throw away used needles and syringes. For more information about safe sharps disposal, and for specific information about sharps disposal in the state that you live in, go to the FDA’s website at: http://www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal.
• Do not dispose of your used sharps disposal container in your household trash unless your community guidelines permit this. Do not recycle your used sharps disposal container.

Storage:

All unopened vials:

• Store all unopened vials in the refrigerator at 36° to 46°F (2° to 8°C).
• Do not freeze. Do not use if it has been frozen.
• Keep away from heat and out of direct light.
• Unopened vials can be used until the expiration date on the carton and label, if they have been stored in the refrigerator.
• Unopened vials should be thrown away after 31 days if they are stored at room temperature

After vials have been opened:

• Store opened vials in the refrigerator or at room temperature below 86°F (30°C) for up to 31 days.
• Keep away from heat and out of direct light.
• Throw away all opened vials after 31 days, even if there is still insulin left in the vial.

General information about the safe and effective use

• Keep HUMULIN R vials, syringes, needles, and all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Always use a new syringe or needle for each injection.
• Do not reuse or share your syringes or needles with other people. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.

Can you buy insulin in the UK?
Insulin is free on prescription, along with any pens or needles you need. If you’re in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, prescriptions are automatically free. But if you’re in England and under 60, you’ll need to fill in a medical exemption certificate which you can get from your GP or healthcare team.

What is the emergency substitute for insulin?
Glucagon—a hormone that raises blood glucose levels—is used to treat severe hypoglycemia. Glucagon is taken as a spray into the nose or an injection administered under the skin. If you use insulin or a sulfonylurea to manage your diabetes, it’s a good idea to keep a glucagon kit with you in case of emergencies.

Why is Walmart insulin so cheap?
By working directly with insulin manufacturer Novo Nordisk, we are selling insulin products under our own private ReliOn label that saves customers up to 75% off the cash price of branded analog insulin. That translates to a savings of up to $101 per vial or $251 per package of branded FlexPens®.

What to do if you run out of insulin?
If you run out of insulin:
Contact your doctor or diabetes nurse or educator for advice.
Ask your pharmacist if they can give you an emergency supply (they may charge for this service).

Can insulin be bought over-the-counter?
OTC insulin is also called synthetic human insulin. It’s different from newer insulins that are called insulin analogs. The three main types of over-the-counter insulin are regular insulin (short-acting), NPH (intermediate-acting), and a premixed combination of NPH and regular called 70-30, says Trujillo.

How long can a diabetic go without insulin?
“I will see that in someone with 0 percent insulin production, they’ll begin to fall ill within 12 to 24 hours after their last insulin injection, depending on its duration of effect. Within 24 to 48 hours, they’ll be in DKA. Beyond that, mortal outcomes would likely occur within days to perhaps a week or two.

Can I buy Lantus insulin over-the-counter?
Lantus is available only by prescription. While there are no generic forms of Lantus, there is a biosimilar option known as insulin glargine-yfgn.

How to make insulin naturally?
Add spices and herbs to your dishes

Herbs and spices including fenugreek, turmeric, ginger and garlic have shown promising results in increasing insulin sensitivity. Fenugreek seeds contain a lot of soluble fiber, which helps to create insulin more efficiently.

What is the $25 insulin at Walmart?
New Low-Cost Analog Insulin from Walmart
You may be familiar with Novolin ReliOn, Walmart’s $25 human insulin. While the human insulin option is less expensive, newer analog insulins (such as NovoLog) are more effective at managing blood sugar swings and minimizing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and weight gain.

Insulin Pens

Diabetes affects millions of US citizens, and many people struggle with how to manage their condition. Insulin pens are an important part of managing diabetes, and there are different types available for different situations.
There are different types of insulin pens and which insulin pen you decide to buy will depend on the manufacturer of your insulin cartridges.

Novopen Insulin pens – Insulin cartridges made by Novo Nordisk
Novomix, Novorapid, Levemir, insulatard,

Sanofi Allstar Pro insulin pen – Insulin 3ml cartridges by Sanofi
Apidra, Insuman, Lantus, Trurapi

Humapen Insulin Pen – Humulin, Humalog 3ml cartridges by Lilly

Autopen 24- Insulin 3ml cartridges by Sanofi Apidra, Insuman, Lantus, Trurapi

Autopen Classic- Humulin, Humalog 3ml cartridges by Lilly