Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Humulin N as follows: Observe for any signs and symptoms of lipodystrophy, such as, thinning of subcutaneous fat in some areas of the skin along with deposition of extra fat in some other areas. Patients also present with poor blood sugar management and symptoms of hyperglycemia, secondary to impaired Humulin N insulin absorption. Observe compliance with rotation of Humulin N insulin administration sites to avoid [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking 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 durations for onset and [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Humulin N as follows: Weight gain This is secondary to the anabolic effect of Humulin N administration and can result from increased calorie intake over time. Lipodystrophy This is an effect secondary to repeated Humulin 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 [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Humulin N as follows: Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia happens to be the most common side effect with Humulin N. The risk for this complication multiplies with the patient being noncompliant with the time of Humulin 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, [...]

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, [...]