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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Novolin N-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Novolin N as follows: Take the Novolin 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. Novolin N insulin has longer durations for onset and [...]

Side Effects of Novolin N Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Novolin N as follows: Weight gain This is secondary to the anabolic effect of Novolin N administration and can result from increased calorie intake over time. Lipodystrophy This is an effect secondary to repeated Novolin N shots administered for prolonged period. Thickening of adipose tissue can occur at the site of repeated insulin administration, which can affect absorption of insulin over time. This can lead to [...]

Side Effects of Novolin N Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Novolin N as follows: Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia happens to be the most common side effect with Novolin N. The risk for this complication multiplies with the patient being noncompliant with the time of Novolin N administration, stacking up the doses of insulin too close, and highly irregular eating habits with improper mealtimes. During the episode of hypoglycemia, patients can present with dizziness, headache, hunger, sweating, weakness, irritability, [...]

How to Take Novolin N

Patient was educated on how to take Novolin N as follows: Take the Novolin 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. Novolin N insulin has longer duration for onset and peak actions. So, [...]

Novolin N and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Novolin N and its mechanism of action as follows: Novolin N is an intermediate-acting insulin that generally reaches the bloodstream within about 2 to 4 hours after the shot was administered, peaks sometime between 4 to 12 hours after the administration, and is effective approximately for a duration of about 12 to 18 hours. Novolin N insulin helps cells in the muscle, fat, and liver absorb glucose from the bloodstream. The [...]