Patient was educated on how to take Humulin N as follows:
- Take the Humulin N insulin shot at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the shot. This also helps to avoid lags in insulin coverage or stacking up the doses of insulin too close. Noncompliance with taking the insulin shot can precipitate an episode of elevated blood sugar and hyperglycemic symptoms.
- Humulin N insulin has longer duration for onset and peak actions. So, this insulin does not have to be taken along with meal. But, taking the shot of Humulin N insulin along with the food is easier and avoids noncompliance with medication.
- Take a blood sugar reading always before you take the Humulin N insulin shot. Maintain a log of every day blood sugar readings for comparative feedback, as to how well the medication is helping to control the blood sugars.
- If the blood sugar is too low, despite eating regularly and without skipping a meal, you can defer taking the shot for that dose and notify your doctor regarding the same.
- Keeping a track of frequency of episodes of low blood sugars, despite eating regularly, can help your physician change the plan regarding managing your blood sugars.
- Also, notify your doctor, if the blood sugar continues to be high, despite taking Humulin N insulin as recommended, so that, your insulin dose could be revised.
- Maintain strict compliance with administration of Humulin N insulin shot as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication.
- Do not change the dose on Humulin N insulin without consulting your doctor.
