How is lispro administered?

Insulin lispro injection products come as a solution (liquid) and a suspension (liquid with particles that will settle on standing) to inject subcutaneously (under the skin). Insulin lispro solution (Admelog, Humalog) is usually injected within 15 minutes before a meal or immediately after a meal.

What is the difference between Humalog and lispro?

Humalog Mix is a premixed insulin. It contains insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine. Insulin lispro is a rapid-acting insulin, while insulin lispro protamine is an intermediate-acting insulin. So Humalog Mix has the properties of both types.

How long does it take for lispro to peak?

Lispro: Starts working within 0 to 15 minutes after administration. Peaks in 30 to 90 minutes. Keeps working for less than five hours (usually two to four hours).

Is Lantus and lispro the same?

Lantus (insulin glargine [rdna origin]) and Humalog (insulin lispro [rDNA origin]) are both forms of insulin used to treat type 1 (insulin-dependent) or type 2 (non insulin-dependent) diabetes. A difference is that Humalog is usually given together with another long-acting insulin.

Is lispro same as regular insulin?

Insulin lispro is an analog insulin. Lispro is made by genetically modifying the structure of human insulin to allow it to be absorbed more quickly and last for a shorter length of time than regular insulin.

Where is the best place to inject Humalog?

You can inject your dose of Humalog under the skin of your stomach area, back of upper arm, upper leg, or buttocks. Never inject Humalog into a muscle or vein.

Can you mix lispro and Lantus?

No, you should never mix Humalog (insulin lispro) and Lantus (insulin glargine) insulins together in the same syringe.

Can I use lispro instead of Humalog?

One small study concluded that there were no differences between Insulin lispro (Humalog) and Insulin Aspart (Novolog) in people with type 1 diabetes. Insulin levels in blood were similar 30 minutes after subcutaneous injection of either Lispro or Aspart and both disappeared from the blood after approximately 4 hours.

Why do people inject 2 inches out of their belly button?

When injecting into the abdomen, you should avoid the belly button because the belly button is tougher and makes insulin absorption less consistent. Instead, inject insulin at least two finger lengths (or two inches) away from the belly button.

Why do I get a lump after injecting insulin?

A bump means you may have injected the insulin just under the skin instead of into fat tissue. The needle may not have gone deep enough, or you may have been pulling the needle out before the plunger reached the bottom of the syringe. Or you may be using the same injection site repeatedly.

Where is the best place to give yourself an insulin shot?

Abdomen. The preferred site for insulin injection is your abdomen. Insulin is absorbed more quickly and predictably there, and this part of your body is also easy to reach. Select a site between the bottom of your ribs and your pubic area, steering clear of the 2-inch area surrounding your navel.