Tips for Easing Transfers to Human Insulin
Tips for Easing Transfers to Human Insulin
-Patients transferring from animal to human insulin usually begin with the same dosing regimen and an equivalent number of units.
- Some patients who take human insulin may require a change in dosage from that used with animal-source insulins. If an adjustment is needed, it may occur with the first dose or during the first several weeks or months.
- Patients receiving more than 100 U of Iletin (animal source) insulin per day should begin human insulin with a 20% lower dose.
-Patients should frequently monitor their blood glucose levels, and insulin adjustments should be made based on blood glucose measurement.
- The adjustment period may last up to six weeks.
- Potential adverse effects associated with the use of all insulins include hypoglycemia, weight gain, hypokalemia, lipidystropy, and hypersensitivity.
- Any change in insulin therapy should always be done under a physician’s supervision.
Source: Eli Lilly and Co, Indianapolis.
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