can an insulin overdose really kill you

What is the most important information I should know about insulin aspart?
• Know the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), whichinclude headache, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, sweating,tremor, and nausea can an insulin overdose really kill you. Carry a piece of candy or glucose tablets with you to treatepisodes of low blood sugar can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Follow any diet and exercise plan that you have developed with your doctoror nurse can an insulin overdose really kill you. Changes in what you eat or how much you exercise can change the amountof insulin that you need to control blood sugar levels can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Ask your doctor or nurse what to do if you are sick with a cold, flu,or fever can an insulin overdose really kill you. These illnesses may change your insulin requirements can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Insulin aspart differs from regular human insulin by how quickly it beginsto work and the amount of time it continues to be effective can an insulin overdose really kill you. Because insulinaspart begins to work soon after it is injected, the injection of insulin aspartshould immediately be followed by a meal can an insulin overdose really kill you. Because of the short amount of timethat insulin aspart continues to be effective, a longer-acting insulin may alsobe required can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Do not change the brand of insulin aspart or syringe that you are usingwithout first talking to your doctor or pharmacist can an insulin overdose really kill you. Some brands of insulin aspartand syringes are interchangeable, while others are not can an insulin overdose really kill you. Your doctor and/or pharmacistknow which brands can be substituted for one another can an insulin overdose really kill you.

What is insulin aspart?
• Insulin is a hormone naturally produced by the pancreas can an insulin overdose really kill you. Insulin enablesthe body to use the sugar in food as a source of energy can an insulin overdose really kill you. When the body doesnot produce enough insulin, or when the insulin produced by the body is noteffective enough, the condition is called diabetes mellitus can an insulin overdose really kill you. This conditionallows sugar levels in the blood to become very high can an insulin overdose really kill you. Diabetics must use man-madeinsulin or insulin that comes from pigs (which is very similar to human insulin)to lower these high blood sugar levels can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• There are three types of insulin, which differ in how soon they beginto work and how long their effects last can an insulin overdose really kill you. Insulin aspart is one type of insulinthat begins to work very quickly and its effects that last for approximately3 to 5 hours can an insulin overdose really kill you. Insulin aspart is usually used in combination with another longer-actinginsulin can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Insulin aspart may also be used for purposes other than those listedin this medication guide can an insulin overdose really kill you.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using insulin aspart?
• Do not use insulin aspart if you are allergic to insulin or if you havean intolerance of a certain insulin aspart product can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Before using insulin aspart, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liverdisease can an insulin overdose really kill you. You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Insulin aspart is in the FDA pregnancy category C can an insulin overdose really kill you. This means that itis not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby can an insulin overdose really kill you. Do not use this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• It is not known whether insulin aspart passes into breast milk can an insulin overdose really kill you. Do notuse this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby can an insulin overdose really kill you.

How should I use insulin aspart?
• Use insulin aspart exactly as directed by your doctor can an insulin overdose really kill you. If you do notunderstand these instructions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explainthem to you can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Insulin aspart differs from regular human insulin by how quickly it beginsto work and the amount of time it continues to be effective can an insulin overdose really kill you. Because insulinaspart begins to work soon after it is injected, the injection of insulin aspartshould immediately be followed by a meal can an insulin overdose really kill you. Because of the short amount of timethat insulin aspart continues to be effective, a longer-acting insulin may alsobe required can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Insulin aspart is usually used immediately before a meal (a meal shouldbe started within 5 to 10 minutes after injecting the medication) can an insulin overdose really kill you. Follow yourdoctor's instructions can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Rotate injection sites as directed by your doctor can an insulin overdose really kill you. Usually, you shouldnot inject within 1 inch of the same site within 1 month can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Never reuse a needle or syringe can an insulin overdose really kill you. The syringes used must not contain anyother medicinal product or residue can an insulin overdose really kill you. Dispose of all needles and syringes in anappropriate, puncture-resistant disposal container can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Do not change the insulin strength (e.g., U-100) or insulin type (e.g.,aspart) unless your doctor recommends a change for you can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Do not change the brand of insulin aspart or syringe that you are usingwithout first talking to your doctor or pharmacist can an insulin overdose really kill you. Some brands of insulin andsyringes are interchangeable, while others are not can an insulin overdose really kill you. Your doctor and/or pharmacistknow which brands can be substituted for one another can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Follow any diet and exercise plan that you have developed with your doctoror nurse can an insulin overdose really kill you. Changes in what you eat or how much you exercise can change the amountof insulin that you need to control blood sugar levels can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Ask your doctor or nurse what to do if you are sick with a cold, flu,or fever can an insulin overdose really kill you. These illnesses may change your insulin requirements can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Wear some type of medical identification bracelet, necklace, or otheralert tag to inform others that you have diabetes and that you require insulinin the case of an emergency can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• To adequately control diabetes, proper foot care, eye care, dental care,and overall proper health care are necessary can an insulin overdose really kill you. Visit your doctor, dentist, eyedoctor, and other heath care practitioners as recommended by your doctor can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Do not use any insulin that is discolored, looks thick, has particlesin it, or looks different from your previous bottles or cartridges of insulinaspart can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Store unopened bottles and cartridges of insulin aspart in the refrigeratorbetween 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit (2 and 8 degrees Celsius) can an insulin overdose really kill you. Do not storeinsulin aspart in the freezer and do not allow it to freeze can an insulin overdose really kill you. Do not use insulinaspart if it has been frozen can an insulin overdose really kill you. Throw away any expired insulin aspart can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Vials or cartridges of insulin aspart in use can be kept unrefrigeratedat room temperature, below 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius), for upto 28 days but should not be exposed to excessive heat or sunlight can an insulin overdose really kill you.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Follow your doctor's directions if you miss a dose of insulin can an insulin overdose really kill you. To preventmissed doses, be sure to always have enough insulin on hand, especially if youare going on vacation can an insulin overdose really kill you.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Symptoms of an insulin overdose reflect very low blood sugar levels andinclude headache, irregular heartbeat, increased heart rate or pulse, sweating,tremor, nausea, increased hunger, and anxiety can an insulin overdose really kill you.

What should I avoid while using insulin aspart?
• Do not use alcohol without first talking to your doctor can an insulin overdose really kill you. It lowers bloodsugar, and you may experience dangerously low blood sugar levels can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Follow any diet and exercise plan that you have developed with your doctoror nurse can an insulin overdose really kill you. Changes in what you eat or how much you exercise can change the amountof insulin that you need to control blood sugar levels can an insulin overdose really kill you.

What are the possible side effects of insulin aspart?
• Rarely, people have allergic reactions to insulin can an insulin overdose really kill you. Seek emergency medicalattention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closingof your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives) can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• The side effects of insulin therapy result mostly from blood sugar levelsthat are either too high or too low can an insulin overdose really kill you. You should be familiar with the symptomsof both high and low blood sugar levels and know how to treat both conditions can an insulin overdose really kill you. Also, be sure your family and close friends know how to help you in an emergency can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Low blood sugar may occur when too much insulin is used; when meals aremissed or delayed; if you exercise more than usual; during illness, especiallywith vomiting or diarrhea; if you take other medications; after drinking alcohol;and in other situations can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, has the following symptoms: shaking,headache, cold sweats, pale, cool skin, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Keep sugary candy; fruit juice; or glucose tablets on hand to treat episodesof low blood sugar can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Increased blood sugar may occur if not enough insulin is used, if youeat significantly more food then usual, if you exercise less than usual, ifyou take other medications, if you have a fever or other illness, and in othersituations can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, has the following symptoms: increasedthirst, increased hunger, and increased urination can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Monitor your blood sugar levels and ask your doctor how to adjust yourinsulin doses if your blood sugar levels are too high can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Side effects may also occur at the site of injection can an insulin overdose really kill you. If the area becomesthickened, hard, or pitted, talk to your doctor before injecting at that siteagain can an insulin overdose really kill you.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur can an insulin overdose really kill you. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome can an insulin overdose really kill you.

What other drugs will affect insulin aspart?
• Many drugs can interact with insulin or affect blood sugar levels can an insulin overdose really kill you. Donot take any other medicines, including prescription products or over-the-countermedicines or supplements, without first talking to your doctor or pharmacistduring treatment with insulin can an insulin overdose really kill you.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about insulin aspart writtenfor health professionals that you may read can an insulin overdose really kill you.

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