When you take Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill, it works by ensuring rapid and consistent sugar control. It facilitates the reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus, suppresses the production of sugar in the liver. It helps to decrease blood sugar levels after the intake of meals. It prevents the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes. Besides this, Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill can be safely prescribed to the diabetic mother in the pregnancy as well as lactation stage. Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill helps in improving the glycaemic control which in turn decreases the risk of progression of complications of diabetes like damage of retina (retinopathy), damage of kidney (nephropathy), damage of nerve cells (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, diabetic foot ulcer and others.

FAQs

What if I use more than recommended dose of Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill?

If you use more than recommended dose of Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill, your blood sugar may become low (you feel dizzy and drowsy). Please inform your doctor immediately and do as advised to avoid any unpleasant side effect.

What if I miss a dose of Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill?

If you use less Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill than you should, your blood sugar levels may increase. Please check your blood sugar. And also, do not inject a double dose to make up for a forgotten/missed dose.

Can Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill cause oedema?

Yes, Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill can cause oedema (e.g. swelling in arms, ankles; fluid retention), specially at the start of insulin therapy or during a change in therapy to improve control of your blood glucose. If it persists, please consult your doctor.

Is Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill safe to use in every diabetic patient?

Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill can be given to treat both the condition of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, your doctor will decide whether Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill can be given to you or not depending on your present condition. Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill or other forms of insulin. It should be avoided in patients suffering from low potassium level (hypokalemia), moderate to severe kidney disease or liver disease. Inform doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

In how much time does Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill shows its effect?

Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill shows its effect within half an hour after you take it. It shows maximum effect between 1-4 hours after you take and its effects lasts up to 24 hours. But the effect may change from person to person, consult your doctor for further information.

What happens if you don't refrigerate Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill?

Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill is a cold chain medicine which has to be stored 2-8 degree celsius only else its efficiency of reducing blood glucose level declines. Do not keep inside the freezer. So, if it is not stored between 2-8 degree celsius its efficiency may decrease.

I am travelling to a different time zone, should I inform my doctor?

Yes, you should inform your doctor before travelling specially when travelling to a different time zone as dose adjustment may be required.

What is the best body site to inject Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill?

Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill should not given into the veins or intravenously (IV) route. It should be only administered in the subcutaneous region below the skin. Abdomen regions (stomach) is the best site for the injecting Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill. However, you can also inject Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill in the upper arm, or thigh region, as suggested by your doctor.

Does regular administration of Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill lowers potassium level?

Yes. Prolonged administration of Insultard HM 100IU/ml Penfill may lower your potassium level. So, close monitoring of potassium level is required. So, it is advisable to have regular medical test of potassium level.