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Humulin® Therapies
Humulin® R (U-100) (regular insulin human injection, USP [rDNA origin])
100 units/mLHumulin® R (U-500) (regular U-500 [concentrated] insulin human injection, USP [rDNA origin])
500 units/mLHumulin® 70/30 (70% human insulin isophane suspension and 30% human insulin injection [rDNA origin])
100 units/mLHumulin® N U-100 (human insulin [rDNA origin] isophane suspension)
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DIABETES: Hypoglycemia Signs and Symptoms
Hypoglycemia is one of the most frequent adverse events experienced by insulin users.
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Hypoglycemia Signs and Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of mild-to-moderate hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) may happen suddenly and can include
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feeling shaky
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feeling nervous or anxious
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sweating
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chills
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clamminess
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feeling irritated/impatient
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confusion
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fast heartbeat
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dizziness/lightheadedness
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hunger
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nausea (upset stomach)
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paleness
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weakness or having no energy
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headache, and/or
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nightmares or crying out during sleep.1
Signs and symptoms of severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) may happen suddenly and can include
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blurred/impaired vision (eye sight)
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tingling or numbness in the lips, tongue, or cheeks
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slurred speech
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clumsiness/coordination problems,
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sleepiness, and/or
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seizures.1
1. Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar). American Diabetes Association website. https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/medication-management/blood-glucose-testing-and-control/hypoglycemia. Accessed October 10th, 2019.
Date of Last Review: December 06, 2019