is a hormone produced in the pancreas, prescribed for type 1 diabetes. It is also used for type 2 diabetes.
Insulin indications
Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas, prescribed for type 1 diabetes. It is also used for type 2 diabetes.
Insulin contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Insulin dosage
Dose is based on patient’s condition, age and response to Insulin.
Insulin usage
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein, large muscle or under the skin.
Insulin precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nerve damage caused by diabetes, adrenal, pituitary gland, thyroid, liver or kidney diseases, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not reuse needles, syringes or other materials.
Insulin side effects
Decrease in sugar level, Insulin resistance and blurred vision.
Insulin warning
Avoid excess dosage.
Insulin storage conditions
Store it in the refrigerator and do not freeze it.
Can Insulin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Can Insulin be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Insulin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Insulin, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Insulin. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
Patient reported useful
No survey data has been collected yet
Patient reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yet
One patient reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Insulin is Worth It? Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Insulin medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
Patients
%
Expensive
1
100.0%
Patient reported frequency of use
No survey data has been collected yet
Two patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Insulin May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
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101-200mg
1
50.0%
1-5mg
1
50.0%
Patient reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yet
Patient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yet
Patient reported age
No survey data has been collected yet
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