Novorapid and Novomix

Jonathan CB

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Is it definitely safe to use Novorapid and Novomix at the same time?
 

urbanracer

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Same time? If you're on a mixed insulin a couple of times a day you can take extra fast acting at meal times. I do this with Humalog MIx 25 and Humalog Lispro.
 

noblehead

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Is it definitely safe to use Novorapid and Novomix at the same time?

Novomix contains a fast-acting and an intermediate-acting insulins, Novorapid contains just a fast-acting insulin, if you've not been instructed by your HCP's on how to use both then you need to contact them and ask for their guidance.
 

Daibell

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Hi. If the use of the two insulins becomes a regular thing then you might want to discuss moving over to the basal/bolus regime which means a 24 hr insulin and a rapid e.g Novorapid. This would still involve just two insulins as at present but provide more flexibility for mealtimes.
 
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