Huminsulin Injection is a combination of two medicines, an intermediate-acting and a short-acting type of insulin. It is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus (type 1 and 2) to improve blood sugar control both in adults and children. It helps maintain the blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.

Huminsulin Injection is normally prescribed along with other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. It should be taken 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal. Don’t stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

It is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Check your blood sugar levels regularly, keep track of your results and share them with your doctor. This is very important to work out the correct dose of the medicine for you.

The most common side effect of this medicine is low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). To prevent this, it's important to always inject the correct dose of medicine only, have regular meals, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Drinking excessive alcohol can also lead to a fall in your blood sugar levels. Other side effects include reactions at the injection site like redness or swelling. Some people gain weight while taking insulin. You may also notice a rash, edema (swelling), or itching while taking this medicine.

Do not use this medicine when you have low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Tell your doctor if you’ve ever had kidney, liver or heart problems before starting treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor as the dose may need to be changed.

Uses of Huminsulin Injection

Treatment of Diabetes

Benefits of Huminsulin Injection

In Treatment of Diabetes

Huminsulin Injection contains an intermediate-acting and a short-acting type of insulin. Together, they ensure rapid and consistent sugar control that helps control blood sugar levels for an entire day. It is given as an injection and your doctor or nurse will train you on the correct way to inject it. Managing blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

Side effects of Huminsulin Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Huminsulin

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Weight gain

How to use Huminsulin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Huminsulin Injection works

Insulin Isophane has a prolonged duration of action, while human insulin has a fast onset of action. Together, they ensure rapid and consistent sugar control by facilitating reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and suppressing the production of sugar in the liver.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Huminsulin Injection.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Huminsulin Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Huminsulin Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Huminsulin Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Huminsulin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Huminsulin Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Huminsulin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Huminsulin Injection?

If you have missed a dose of Huminsulin Injection, your blood sugar level may become too high (hyperglycemia). Check your blood sugar and then take the next dose accordingly.

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Quick tips

Take it 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal.
Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites such as skin of the upper arms, thighs, or buttocks. After injection, the site of injection should not be massaged.
Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site.
Change to another type or brand of insulin should be done under strict medical supervision as it may require a change in dosage.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
Do not share your insulin device with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.
Opened vials/cartridges stay good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C).

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Patient concerns

Doctor has prescribed huminsulin, Jardiance, janumet50. It is very expensive for me to afford. I want your suggestions.

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Please talk to your doctor for cheaper drugs Can't comment online

My blood sugar is always uncontrolled Fasting 210 and After breakfast 350 I am on insulin Huminsulin mix 30 /70 30 and 20

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

It is better to consult diabetologist near by as he should check your reports and must watch for dose adjustment. Online it is not possible. Or you can visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RDCITY IN BALJEET COMPLEX 0124 6470647.REGULAR AEROBIC EXERCISES, PROPER MEDICINE AND MAINTAIN MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY. ONE CAN DEFINITELY CONTROL DIABETIES. AND LIVE HAPPY LIFE

My father suffering with type 1 diabetes some one suggested long back metformin 500 mg and huminsulin 30/70 morning and evening 20 units Some one suggested Dibimet 500 mg metformin 500 he is using for years but no control sir

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

Using Huminsulin 30/70 20+20 units daily. Average sugar level 200. Exercise nil. Please suggest insulin which I can take only at bed time.

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Insullin is prescribed only when doctor can examine .Dose to adjust doseA person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

Taking huminsulin 30/70 daily twice. Morning 28 and night 18 units with Melmet 1000 since three months but PP is 190. Please advise how to control PP

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

It is not good control.A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND LOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you souls not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

My father suffering with type 1 diabetes some one suggested long back metformin 500 mg and huminsulin 30/70 morning and evening 20 units Dibimet 500 mg he is using insulin from last 15 years and sugar from 35 years now he was 69 sir Please suggest any good medicine

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to examine then only I can suggest some medicineA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

FAQs

Can I drink alcohol while taking Huminsulin Injection?

No, it is not safe to drink alcohol while using Huminsulin Injection. Drinking alcohol while using this medicine may lower your blood sugar levels and cause unexpected hypoglycemia.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Huminsulin Injection?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Which is the best area to inject Huminsulin Injection?

Huminsulin Injection is to be injected under the skin (subcutaneously). The best areas to give Huminsulin Injection are your stomach, upper thigh, upper arm or buttocks.

What are the symptoms of high blood sugar?

Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, stomach pain, fruity breath odor, dry mouth and a fast heartbeat.

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