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