Posted by ed_uk on September 30, 2005, at 15:05:27
In reply to Re: Thanks everyone.... » spriggy, posted by tecknohed on September 29, 2005, at 16:38:13
Hi Kev,
What sort of insulin do you use?
NovoRapid, Humalog and Lantus are all really popular at the moment. Most people use the cartriges or the pre-filled pens. Some people still use the 10ml vials though.
>I do regular blood test readings
What sort of test strips do you use? Sorry, I'm soooooooo nosy. Active, Advantage II, Compact, Glucomen, FreeStyle, One Touch Ultra and MediSense are all widely used.
A new insulin just got approved in the UK. Here is some more information.......
Rapid acting insulin analogue effective in a range of body types launched
New rapid acting insulin analogue insulin glulisine has been launched by Aventis Pharma this week.
Aventis Pharma says that insulin glulisine (Apidra) has a faster onset of action in people with body mass indices ranging from lean to obese, compared with rapid acting insulin analogue, insulin lispro.
The company adds that insulin glulisine provides equivalent reductions to insulin lispro in HbA1c in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Insulin glulisine is aimed at people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who require a basal-bolus insulin regimen. It should be given no more than 15 minutes before or soon after meals. It should be used with an intermediate- or long-acting insulin or basal insulin analogue and can be used with oral hypoglycaemics.
Kind regards
~Ed
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