Humalog Kwikpen

Who can use Humalog Kwikpen?

Humalog Kwikpen can be used in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. This rapid-acting insulin product helps manage blood sugar levels effectively.

Humalog Kwikpen may not be advisable for children with type 2 diabetes or those younger than 3 years old.

Strengths of Humalog Kwikpen

Positive reviews of Humalog Kwikpen:

• It works effectively in controlling blood sugar levels.
• Dosage adjustment is possible to meet the patient’s needs.
• The pen is small and can be stored in pockets.

Weaknesses of Humalog Kwikpen

Negative reviews of Humalog Kwikpen:

• One of the reviews said that the pen keeps on pumping and twisting, which causes bruises on the skin once administered.
• Humalog Kwikpen tends to malfunction. One diabetes patient recalled throwing over 25 pens because of the tech problem.
• Some Humalog Kwikpen jams, which can become unusable.
• Although the Humalog drug works very well, the Kwikpen does the opposite. It sticks and is very inconsistent with the ease of injection.
• A female diabetes patient reported using Humalog Kwikpen for two weeks but hasn’t seen any significant improvement in her blood sugar levels.
• A diabetes patient noted that Humalog Kwikpen is the worst insulin pen available today.

Sources:

https://www.webmd.com/drugs/drugreview-149828-humalog-kwikpen-insulin-subcutaneous

https://www.drugs.com/comments/insulin-lispro/humalog-kwikpen.html#:~:text=Humalog%20KwikPen%20has%20an%20average,62%25%20reported%20a%20negative%20experience.