Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Humulin R U-500 Concentrated Insulin subcutaneous.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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have been using this insulin for over 3 yrs now in a pump and still not able to get readings under 100 most of the time,. average units per day 875 no lows. better control than any other insulin out there have tried them all .diabetic 50 plus yrs.
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Reviewer: Agoodgirllov, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I was diagnosed with diabetes in 1999. I was using diet and then added Metformin.during a very badly pregnancy in 2004, I became tremendously resistant. I was taking 130 units of Lantus every day and 150 units of Humalog at every meal. That is over 12 shots per day. My HbA1c was still over 11. I now take .54 mls of Ru500 3-4 times a day with meals. My sugars stay near 200 and rarely go below
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Reviewer: Agoodgirllov, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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RU 500 has been life changing. I could not get control and was taking 12 injections of insulin a day just to get into the three hundred area. Before RU 500 my HBa1c was 12. Now it averages 7. I don't have too man lows. It has been a God sent to me.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I am still taking massive dosages of insulin, even with this concentrated formula. I have gained 40 pounds and am absolutely miserable. My BS are slightly more controlled but the weight gain makes exercising very difficult. It is a horrible, vicious cycle.
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Reviewer: Rue , 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years
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As long as you check your blood sugar before you dose, you will be fine. Also, be careful at night to not stack up too much insulin.
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