Re: New Humalog Insulin From Lilly

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GREAT Update !

I will add this to my curriculum.

Thanks!

Jeanetta

cphtgenius@... wrote:

Hello All,

Lilly adds another insulin log to the fire

Humalog Mix 50/50 has been launched by Lilly to give patients another option in

their fight against diabetes. The premixed product contains 50% insulin lispro

protamine suspension and 50% insulin lispro injection (rDNA origin) and is

designed to give blood sugar control both between meals and at mealtime. The new

formulation will provide a higher percentage of the rapidly acting component,

insulin lispro (rDNA origin), than Lilly's Humalog 75/25, and will provide more

insulin control at mealtime. According to the company, the insulin lispro

component lowers blood sugar more quickly than regular insulin and, therefore,

should be dosed within 15 minutes before a meal. Humalog Mix 50/50 is available

in 10-ml vials and a pocket-sized pen, enabling patients to dial their dose in

one-unit increments and deliver the insulin conveniently.

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