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10/14/09 03:19 PM

"What is NPH Insulan?"
Asked By: johnswife  
Category: Insulin

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I am on Metformin and Glyburide twice a day. I check my sugar four times a day twice at breakfast and twice at dinner.

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10/16/09 08:41 PM

Dear Johnswife: Thank-you for contacting dLife. NPH is an insulin that is considered an intermediate acting insulin. It is often given twice a day since it can last up to 12-14 hours.Therefore, if given that way provides 24 hour coverage. It has variable peak times anywhere from 4-8 hours. It is still fairly popular since it can be purchased relatively low cost compared to the new basal non-peaking insulin products Lantus and Levemir.

Glucose testing and how you respond to NPH is important since the peak times are variable. It can often peak not around a meal time and contribute to low blood sugar.

If this insulin is one you are considering, please see a diabetic educator within your health providers office to learn proper administration and side effects.

Answered By: Janet HowardDucsay
Accreditations: RN BSN CDE
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