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Dear Lybrate user both are same. Consider it to be a typing error if you wish to no the difference between novomix 50 and novomix 30 they are different.

They are slightly different in composition. So there will be difference in onset and peak action. However, you can try it and see whether the blood sugar control is acceptable. Your fasting and pp levels are high it should be below 130 and 180 respectively. Also get an hba1c done to have a better understanding of your blood sugar control.

Hello, thanks for the query.
I have gone through the details given. In fact you are too many drugs to treat diabetes. Since you are on 30/70 insulin (any one is similar) you can actually achieve better control by monitoring the insulin dosage and fasting and pp glucose levels. Taking so many oral anti-diabetes drugs may not be needed.
As regards your question both the brands work in the same manner. Both contain human insulin only but compounds are different. So there is no need to worry...more

Dear , your bmi is 25.7 which makes you slightly overweight. This increases a insulin resistance and thus will play a role in keeping your blood sugar high. A proper measure for knowing and managing your diabetes will be to ensure a hba1c below 6.5%. Regarding diet, we indians have high carbohydrate diet. You have to closely observe your plate and you can come up with a better diet plan for yourself. To simplify it, identify the items which are carb rich in your plate and try to compensate the s...more

Diabetes is a chronic progressive metabolic disorders and its control deteriorates with time so you need to revise your medicines and other related things frequently. So you need to visit your doctor regulary they teach you self managenet and fix your frequrecy of visits so that your diabetes can be put under control. So please meet your doctor.

No
novomix contains two types of insulin
one plain and one rapid acting.
It works for 12 hours.
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You can use the medication but need to monitor the blood sugar closely and make sure it is in good control

at age of 64 fasting sugar around 150 and pp around 190-200 is pretty good control...conntinue taking these medications

Yes dear. You will need lifelong insulin therapy.
Dr surbhi agrawal
Consultant physician and diabetologist

Ultimately what works for you is good for you ! So the best way to find out is to go for regular health check ups and take the medicines as suggested by the doctor. Many times the sugar levels do fluctuate even when you take the meds regularly. Having patience and follow a very healthy and disciplined lifestyle which will help you control the sugar levels in a faster pace and may lead to improvement of your overall well-being. Kindly read about healthy lifestyle changes and it's positive effect ...more