⚕️ Full Prescribing Information

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📋 Overview

Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar. People with Type 1 diabetes need it to survive. Some Type 2 diabetics also require insulin when other medications are not enough.

How It Works

Insulin allows cells to absorb glucose from the blood for energy. Without insulin, blood sugar rises dangerously high. Different types work at different speeds.

✓ FDA Approved Uses

  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes (when other treatments fail)
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis

⚡ Common Side Effects

Contact your doctor if these persist or worsen:

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Weight gain
  • Injection site reactions
  • Lipodystrophy (fat changes)

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

  • Severe hypoglycemia
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Low potassium

⚠️ Do Not Use If

  • Allergy to insulin
  • Hypoglycemia unawareness

📢 Important Warnings

  • Hypoglycemia risk
  • Never skip meals after dosing
  • Check blood sugar regularly
  • Rotate injection sites

📚 Sources

Last Reviewed: December 1969