Insulin Aspart+Insulin Degludec

Insulin Aspart+Insulin Degludec should be used during pregnancy only if the doctor recommends it.

No information is available if Insulin Aspart+Insulin Degludec passes into the breastmilk. This medicine should be used during breastfeeding only if the doctor recommends it.

Insulin Aspart+Insulin Degludec may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and vision disturbances. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is suggested to avoid driving.

Avoid alcohol when you are using Insulin Aspart+Insulin Degludec as it interferes with the way insulin works.

Avoid using maida, white bread, noodles, corn flakes, poori, biryani, naan, fried rice, etc. Avoid using custard apple, mango, jack fruit, fruit salads with ice cream, and fruit-based desserts. Avoid using cheese, milkshakes, and ice creams. Avoid using pork, beef, soft drinks, sugarcane juice, sweetened health drinks, and beverages.

No, avoid stopping the insulin without speaking to a doctor. It may lead to high blood sugar levels and may worsen the disease condition and complications. In case of side effects or discomfort, consult a doctor. You may need a dose adjustment.

Taking injection at the same site may lead to a lump formation, local irritation and itching. Avoid taking injections at the same site or maintain a gap of one day.

Diet must include chapatis, multigrain bread, puffed rice with vegetables, sprouts, roasted grams, plain cooked daal, soups, steamed vegetables, cooked vegetables with less oil, Jamun, orange, guava, apple, watermelon, papaya, cow's milk, curd, thin buttermilk, fish (grilled, baked or steamed), peanuts, cashew nuts and walnuts(handful). Limit sugar intake. Walk daily for 30 minutes. Exercise regularly. Monitor the blood glucose regularly. Take the anti-diabetic medications on time.

Risk factors for developing low blood glucose levels include taking too much insulin, not taking adequate meals or missing meals, too much alcohol consumption, a fever and too much exercise. Some medicines, when used with insulin result in such episodes like other diabetes medicine glimepiride, medicines used for a fever and pain (salicylates), ramipril, etc. Report to the doctor about these episodes. You may need a dose adjustment.

You must follow all the directions given by the doctor about how to use it. Three possible injection sites are the stomach, thighs and upper arms. However, it is advisable to rotate your injection sites with each dose to reduce your risk of getting thick or pitted skin and lumps at the injection site. Pinch the skin between two fingers, push the needle into the raised skin and inject the prescribed dose of insulin under the skin. Apply gentle pressure over the injection site for several seconds. Do not rub the area.

If unopened, Insulin Aspart+Insulin Degludec should be stored in a refrigerator between 2-8°C until the expiration date. After first use, Insulin Aspart+Insulin Degludec can be stored at room temperature (below 30°C) for a maximum of 4 weeks (28 days).

Insulin Aspart+Insulin Degludec is used to treat diabetes mellitus.

You should take Insulin Aspart+Insulin Degludec in the exact dose and duration as recommended by your doctor. If you feel the need to change your frequency of dosing, ask your doctor for advice. Do not change the dose or frequency of the medicine on your own.