Humalog

Who can use Humalog Insulin?

Humalog Insulin is prescribed in adults and children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This medicine helps balance and stabilize blood sugar levels and prevent episodes of diabetes attacks.

Strengths of Humalog Insulin

Positive reviews of Humalog Insulin:

• Humalog Insulin works quickly in controlling blood sugar levels.
• It can be mixed with NPH insulin.
• Dosage adjustment is possible to meet the patient’s needs.

Weaknesses of Humalog Insulin

Negative reviews of Humalog Insulin:

• Its effects do not last long to cater to one whole day of blood sugar regulation.
• One review said that the manufacturer may have altered Humalog Insulin because of its inefficiency after using it for a few years.
• Although Humalog Insulin works well in controlling blood sugar levels, many notice that the medicine can get worse after a few years of using it.
• The medicine can trigger side effects like headaches, upset stomach, chest pain, increased blood pressure, and acid reflux.
• Some Humalog Insulin pens do not work.
• People can get sick a lot in using Humalog Insulin.
• Humalog Insulin pens can be hard to use. The button is difficult to use, and not enough insulin is administered.

Sources:

https://www.webmd.com/drugs/drugreview-13818-humalog-u-100-insulin-subcutaneous

https://www.drugs.com/comments/insulin-lispro/humalog.html#:~:text=Humalog%20has%20an%20average%20rating,18%25%20reported%20a%20negative%20experience.