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