Insulin Glulisine
Information about Insulin Glulisine
Insulin glulisine uses
Insulin Glulisine is used in the treatment of diabetes.
How insulin glulisine works
Insulin Glulisine is fast-acting insulin which starts working within 10-20 minutes after injecting. It works similar to the insulin produced by the body. Insulin facilitates reuptake of glucose in muscle and fat cells and also blocks the release of glucose from the liver.
Common side effects of insulin glulisine
Severe hypoglycemia, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Upper respiratory tract infection, Peripheral edema, High blood pressure, Joint pain, Headache, Edema (swelling), Infusion site reaction, Weight gain, Anaphylactic reaction, Lipoatrophy
Available Medicine for Insulin Glulisine
Expert advice for Insulin Glulisine
- Take it 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal.
- Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site.
- Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites.
- Do not use it if the preparation is no longer clear and colorless or if it contains particles.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side effect. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremors, weakness, and anxiety.
- Opened vials/cartridges stay good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C).
Frequently asked questions for Insulin Glulisine
Insulin Glulisine
Q. I am taking pioglitazone for diabetes. Can I take Insulin Glulisine with it?
You have to be extra careful if you are planning to take both pioglitazone and Insulin Glulisine. Consult your doctor first before taking any other medicine. The doctor will suggest if you can safely take Apidra with pioglitazone and if you would need regular follow-up. This is because Pioglitazone can cause fluid retention in your body, especially when used in combination with insulin. You may develop symptoms of heart failure like edema, swelling of hands and feet, weight gain, breathlessness, etc. Also if you already have heart failure, it may get aggravated.
Q. I started using Insulin Glulisine recently and was told to not inject into the same spot over and over again. Why?
It is correct that you should not use the same spot again, as it can cause changes in the fatty tissue just under the skin. It can either cause lipodystrophy or lipohypertrophy. Lipodystrophy means abnormal changes in the distribution of body fat. It includes lipohypertrophy (thickening of adipose tissue) and lipoatrophy (thinning of adipose tissue), and may affect insulin absorption. Rotate insulin injection or infusion sites within the same region to reduce the risk of lipodystrophy.
Q. What if I accidentally inject Insulin Glulisine into a muscle?
Insulin Glulisine contains a fast-acting insulin. Injecting Apidra into a muscle would make its absorption even more rapid. As a result, the chance of having a serious episode of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar would increase. Therefore, you should inject the insulin just beneath the skin by pinching up some skin and fat.<br>