Levimir Flexipen 100 I.U 3Ml

Question 1

How does Levimir Flexipen 100 I.U 3Ml work?

Accepted Answer

Levimir Flexipen 100 I.U 3Ml contains Insulin Detemir that acts as an insulin analogue and lowers your blood glucose levels. Thus, Levimir Flexipen 100 I.U 3Ml helps in lowering the blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.

Question 2

I am already taking  pioglitazone or rosiglitazone so can I take Levimir Flexipen 100 I.U 3Ml?

Accepted Answer

It is advised to tell your doctor if you are taking pioglitazone or rosiglitazone as taking Levimir Flexipen 100 I.U 3Ml with these medicines can significantly lower sugar level thereby increasing the risk of serious heart problems.

Question 3

Is Levimir Flexipen 100 I.U 3Ml safe to use in every diabetic patient?

Accepted Answer

Levimir Flexipen 100 I.U 3Ml can be given to treat both the condition of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, your doctor will decide whether Levimir Flexipen 100 I.U 3Ml can be given to you or not depending on your present condition. Levimir Flexipen 100 I.U 3Ml should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Levimir Flexipen 100 I.U 3Ml or other forms of insulin, patients with kidney disease, liver disease, low blood sugar/glucose level (hypoglycemia), and low potassium level (hypokalaemia).

Question 4

What happens if insulin is not stored between 2-8 degree celsius?

Accepted Answer

Insulin is a cold chain medicine, and it has to be stored between 2-8 degree celsius only. So, keeping Insulin out of the refrigerator will decrease its efficacy. And thus it will be not able to lower your blood sugar significantly. So, it is advisable to keep Levimir Flexipen 100 I.U 3Ml between 2-8 degree celsius or in the refrigerator and not in the freezer.

Question 5

What causes insulin to release?

Accepted Answer

Insulin is released from the beta cells of your pancreas in response to the rise in blood sugar (glucose) in your bloodstream. After you have consumed a meal, any carbohydrate you have eaten is broken down into the simpler form of glucose called monosaccharides or disaccharides and then transferred into the bloodstream for further metabolism and utilization. Thus pancreas detects this rise in blood glucose and starts to secrete insulin.

Question 6

Does caffeine affect insulin levels?

Accepted Answer

Habitual moderate coffee drinking has actually been associated with increased insulin sensitivity. But in acute and high doses, caffeine can decrease insulin sensitivity and raise plasma insulin levels.

Question 7

How many times insulin injection should be administered?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor will tell you when and what dose you should take your insulin depending on your present conditions.

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Levimir Flexipen 100 I.U 3Ml