Humulin

Humulin is a brand of insulin, a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood, produced by Eli Lilly and Company. It is used to treat diabetes mellitus, a condition where the body does not produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Humulin is a type of human insulin that is used to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. It is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours. Humulin is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.

Types of Humulin[edit | edit source]

There are several types of Humulin available, including:

Humulin R - Regular insulin that is used to control blood sugar levels during meals and snacks and to correct high blood sugar levels.
Humulin N - NPH (Neutral Protamine Hagedorn) insulin, an intermediate-acting insulin that is used to control blood sugar throughout the day.
Humulin 70/30 - A mixture of 70% NPH insulin and 30% regular insulin that is used to control blood sugar throughout the day and during meals.

Side Effects[edit | edit source]

Like all medicines, Humulin can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some common side effects of Humulin include:

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Lipodystrophy (skin changes at the site of injection)
Allergic reactions (rash, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat)

Precautions[edit | edit source]

Before using Humulin, tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, especially:

See Also[edit | edit source]

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