What is Insulin Lispro?
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Insulin lispro is equipotent to insulin regular, but has a more rapid onset. It is used in the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus (insulin dependent, IDDM); type 2 diabetes mellitus (noninsulin dependent, NIDDM) to control hyperglycemia.
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How do members experience Insulin Lispro?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes type 1 | 1,295 | 44 | |
| Diabetes type 2 | 160 | 40 | |
| Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes | 8 | 0 | |
| Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) | 4 | 1 | |
| General health | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) | 14 | |
| Reactive hypoglycemia | 2 | |
| Weight gain | 2 | |
| Weight loss | 2 | |
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 9 | |
| Mild | 21 | |
| None | 58 |
Member evaluations
DominikS
evaluated on Dec 20, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 1: Major
- Side effects: Mild
Raineyhayward
evaluated on Nov 21, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 1: Major
- Side effects: None
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