Which insulin delivery system do you use?
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Insulin jet injector
Needle and syringe
Insulin patch
Insulin pen
External or implantable insulin pump
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Indications and Usage for Levemir® (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection):
Levemir® (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection) is a man-made long-acting insulin that is used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.
Important Safety Information for Levemir® (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection):
Do not take Levemir® (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection) if your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia) or if you are allergic to anything in Levemir® (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection). If you take too much Levemir® (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection) your blood sugar may fall too low.
Check your blood sugar levels. Ask your health care provider what your blood sugars should be and when you should check your blood sugar levels. Alcohol, including beer and wine, may affect your blood sugar when you take Levemir® (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection).
Do not change the type of insulin you use unless told to do so by your health care provider. The amount of insulin you take as well as the best time for you to take your insulin may need to change if you take a different type of insulin.
Never mix Levemir® (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection) with other insulin products or use in an insulin pump.
Needles and Levemir® FlexPen® must not be shared.
Tell your health care provider about all medicines you take and all of your medical conditions, including if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your Levemir®(insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection) dose may change if you take other medicines.
For more information, please click here for complete Levemir® (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection) Prescribing Information.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Levemir® (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection) is a prescription medication.
If you need assistance with prescription drug costs, help may be available. Visit pparx.org or call 1-888-4PPA-NOW.
Levemir® and FlexPen® are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S.
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