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Humalog question
- Thread starter Wappytoo
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azure
Expert
Can I ask why you want to know? Are you thinking of doing a correction or making a change to your regime?
catapillar
Well-Known Member
The 50/50 is half basal and half quick acting. The 25/75 is 25% quick acting and 75% basal.
So the 50/50 has more fast acting in. Youre probably told to take that in the morning to deal with food through the day. The quick acting will work from 2hrs to 6hrs, the long lasting will be working for up to 12 hours.
So the 50/50 has more fast acting in. Youre probably told to take that in the morning to deal with food through the day. The quick acting will work from 2hrs to 6hrs, the long lasting will be working for up to 12 hours.
azure
Expert
As @catapillar says, it's just to give you the correct balance of basal and bolus at different times of the day
If you're not happy with having a premixed insulin like that, you could speak to your doctor or nurse and ask about other regimes. Just to add that on mixed insulin, a routine for meal times and carb content works best.
