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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 lowering insulin in syndrome x. Carry a piece of candy or glucose tablets with you to treatepisodes of low blood sugar lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Follow any diet and exercise plan that you have developed with your doctoror nurse lowering insulin in syndrome x. Changes in what you eat or how much you exercise can change the amountof insulin that you need to control blood sugar levels lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Ask your doctor or nurse what to do if you are sick with a cold, flu,or fever lowering insulin in syndrome x. These illnesses may change your insulin requirements lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Insulin aspart differs from regular human insulin by how quickly it beginsto work and the amount of time it continues to be effective lowering insulin in syndrome x. Because insulinaspart begins to work soon after it is injected, the injection of insulin aspartshould immediately be followed by a meal lowering insulin in syndrome x. Because of the short amount of timethat insulin aspart continues to be effective, a longer-acting insulin may alsobe required lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Do not change the brand of insulin aspart or syringe that you are usingwithout first talking to your doctor or pharmacist lowering insulin in syndrome x. Some brands of insulin aspartand syringes are interchangeable, while others are not lowering insulin in syndrome x. Your doctor and/or pharmacistknow which brands can be substituted for one another lowering insulin in syndrome x.
What is insulin aspart?
• Insulin is a hormone naturally produced by the pancreas lowering insulin in syndrome x. Insulin enablesthe body to use the sugar in food as a source of energy lowering insulin in syndrome x. When the body doesnot produce enough insulin, or when the insulin produced by the body is noteffective enough, the condition is called diabetes mellitus lowering insulin in syndrome x. This conditionallows sugar levels in the blood to become very high lowering insulin in syndrome x. 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 lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• There are three types of insulin, which differ in how soon they beginto work and how long their effects last lowering insulin in syndrome x. Insulin aspart is one type of insulinthat begins to work very quickly and its effects that last for approximately3 to 5 hours lowering insulin in syndrome x. Insulin aspart is usually used in combination with another longer-actinginsulin lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Insulin aspart may also be used for purposes other than those listedin this medication guide lowering insulin in syndrome x.
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 lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Before using insulin aspart, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liverdisease lowering insulin in syndrome x. You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Insulin aspart is in the FDA pregnancy category C lowering insulin in syndrome x. This means that itis not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby lowering insulin in syndrome x. Do not use this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• It is not known whether insulin aspart passes into breast milk lowering insulin in syndrome x. Do notuse this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby lowering insulin in syndrome x.
How should I use insulin aspart?
• Use insulin aspart exactly as directed by your doctor lowering insulin in syndrome x. If you do notunderstand these instructions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explainthem to you lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Insulin aspart differs from regular human insulin by how quickly it beginsto work and the amount of time it continues to be effective lowering insulin in syndrome x. Because insulinaspart begins to work soon after it is injected, the injection of insulin aspartshould immediately be followed by a meal lowering insulin in syndrome x. Because of the short amount of timethat insulin aspart continues to be effective, a longer-acting insulin may alsobe required lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Insulin aspart is usually used immediately before a meal (a meal shouldbe started within 5 to 10 minutes after injecting the medication) lowering insulin in syndrome x. Follow yourdoctor's instructions lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Rotate injection sites as directed by your doctor lowering insulin in syndrome x. Usually, you shouldnot inject within 1 inch of the same site within 1 month lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Never reuse a needle or syringe lowering insulin in syndrome x. The syringes used must not contain anyother medicinal product or residue lowering insulin in syndrome x. Dispose of all needles and syringes in anappropriate, puncture-resistant disposal container lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Do not change the insulin strength (e.g., U-100) or insulin type (e.g.,aspart) unless your doctor recommends a change for you lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Do not change the brand of insulin aspart or syringe that you are usingwithout first talking to your doctor or pharmacist lowering insulin in syndrome x. Some brands of insulin andsyringes are interchangeable, while others are not lowering insulin in syndrome x. Your doctor and/or pharmacistknow which brands can be substituted for one another lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Follow any diet and exercise plan that you have developed with your doctoror nurse lowering insulin in syndrome x. Changes in what you eat or how much you exercise can change the amountof insulin that you need to control blood sugar levels lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Ask your doctor or nurse what to do if you are sick with a cold, flu,or fever lowering insulin in syndrome x. These illnesses may change your insulin requirements lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• 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 lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• To adequately control diabetes, proper foot care, eye care, dental care,and overall proper health care are necessary lowering insulin in syndrome x. Visit your doctor, dentist, eyedoctor, and other heath care practitioners as recommended by your doctor lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Do not use any insulin that is discolored, looks thick, has particlesin it, or looks different from your previous bottles or cartridges of insulinaspart lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Store unopened bottles and cartridges of insulin aspart in the refrigeratorbetween 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit (2 and 8 degrees Celsius) lowering insulin in syndrome x. Do not storeinsulin aspart in the freezer and do not allow it to freeze lowering insulin in syndrome x. Do not use insulinaspart if it has been frozen lowering insulin in syndrome x. Throw away any expired insulin aspart lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• 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 lowering insulin in syndrome x.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Follow your doctor's directions if you miss a dose of insulin lowering insulin in syndrome x. To preventmissed doses, be sure to always have enough insulin on hand, especially if youare going on vacation lowering insulin in syndrome x.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• 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 lowering insulin in syndrome x.
What should I avoid while using insulin aspart?
• Do not use alcohol without first talking to your doctor lowering insulin in syndrome x. It lowers bloodsugar, and you may experience dangerously low blood sugar levels lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Follow any diet and exercise plan that you have developed with your doctoror nurse lowering insulin in syndrome x. Changes in what you eat or how much you exercise can change the amountof insulin that you need to control blood sugar levels lowering insulin in syndrome x.
What are the possible side effects of insulin aspart?
• Rarely, people have allergic reactions to insulin lowering insulin in syndrome x. Seek emergency medicalattention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closingof your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives) lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• The side effects of insulin therapy result mostly from blood sugar levelsthat are either too high or too low lowering insulin in syndrome x. You should be familiar with the symptomsof both high and low blood sugar levels and know how to treat both conditions lowering insulin in syndrome x. Also, be sure your family and close friends know how to help you in an emergency lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• 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 lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, has the following symptoms: shaking,headache, cold sweats, pale, cool skin, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Keep sugary candy; fruit juice; or glucose tablets on hand to treat episodesof low blood sugar lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• 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 lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, has the following symptoms: increasedthirst, increased hunger, and increased urination lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Monitor your blood sugar levels and ask your doctor how to adjust yourinsulin doses if your blood sugar levels are too high lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Side effects may also occur at the site of injection lowering insulin in syndrome x. If the area becomesthickened, hard, or pitted, talk to your doctor before injecting at that siteagain lowering insulin in syndrome x.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur lowering insulin in syndrome x. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome lowering insulin in syndrome x.
What other drugs will affect insulin aspart?
• Many drugs can interact with insulin or affect blood sugar levels lowering insulin in syndrome x. 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 lowering insulin in syndrome x.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about insulin aspart writtenfor health professionals that you may read lowering insulin in syndrome x.
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