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Asked for Male, 58 years old from Mehsana

Which type of insulin is better for uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Lantus or Novomix 30?

Dr. Anil Savani

MD - Medicine, Diploma in Diabetes Manag...read more

Diabetologist•Surat

There's no fit for all insulins, both the types have different ways of working and controlling sugar levels.

Asked for male, 21 years old from Kolkata

I am having diabetes mellitus and I am taking novomix 30 insulin. So can I have it's substitute as it is very costly?

Dr. Purna Sreeramaneni87%(97 ratings)

MBBS, Fellowship In Endocrinology

Endocrinologist•Vijayawada

You can substitute it with Huminsulin 30/70, Mixtard 30/70, Insugen 30/70, Insuman 30/70 etc. But unlike Novomix 30/70 which should be taken just before meals, for other Insulins which I mentioned, should be taken 30 minutes before meals.

Asked for male, 38 years old from Kaithal

My husband is diabetic he has to take insulin two times. Novomix & oftenly he live to tour so no facility to keep it in fridge. Can we take any oral medicine substitute of this insulin?

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar92%(20239 ratings)

MBBS, CCEBDM, Diploma in Diabetology, Di...read more

Endocrinologist•Hubli-Dharwad

Simmyji,First thing is what type of diabetes is having T1 or T2? If it is T1 then only treatment is taking Insulin injections. If T2 then looking at his glucose levels one can think of adjusting the drug treatment. But usually insulin is given for improperly controlled diabetes and also for those who have very high sugar levels or have HBA1c% more than 8 to 9 %.

Asked for male, 50 years old from Bangalore

Sir since ftm 15 year s I am diabetic and I am on insulin novomix 30 morning 12 units and night 12 units isn't safe to take neurobion forte tablets so please help.

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar92%(20239 ratings)

MBBS, CCEBDM, Diploma in Diabetology, Di...read more

Endocrinologist•Dharwad

Hello, Thanks for the query.
All vitamin supplements are safe for every one including a diabetes patient. So you can go ahead. Thanks.

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Health Query

After a recent attack of hypoglycemia (being diabetic) and hospitalisation for a day after glucose drip, the attending Endocrinologist had changed my Insulin from Human Mixtard (that I was talking regularly) to novomix Insulin (administered by Pen) Is it advisable or possible for me to revert back to using Human Mixtard Insulin?

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar92%(20239 ratings)

MBBS, CCEBDM, Diploma in Diabetology, Di...read more

Endocrinologist•Hubli-Dharwad

Mr. lybrate-user P Bayer, Thanks for the query.
Both Insulins are similar, having a combination of rapid acting and slow acting insulins. There is hardly any difference. Thanks.

Asked for male, 37 years old from Hyderabad

My sugar levels are ranging from 100-120 in fasting and post lunch it ranges from 130-170. My doctor advice me to use novomix insulin 20 units 2 times but as my sugar levels which is think is in control I am taking 10 units 2 times. Is it ok? I would like to know should I continue using insulin or can I go for tablet. I have creatinine which is 2.5.so please suggest me either insulin or tablet which will be good for me?

Dr. N S S Gauri95%(159289 ratings)

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Unani Specialist•Kanpur

Basant kusumakar ras 125 mg twice a day
shreshthadi avleh 10 gm twice a day
relief in 5-6 days and for complete cure take it for 60 days only
avoid oily and spicy food.

Health Query

As Type II diabetic I am on Insulin novomix (Pen) 11 units morning + 9 at night, with good control Due to cost factor would want to get back to Insulin Human mustard 30/70 What is the Mixtard dosage to be followed equivalent to the novomix doses mentioned here?

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar92%(20239 ratings)

MBBS, CCEBDM, Diploma in Diabetology, Di...read more

Endocrinologist•Hubli-Dharwad

Hello, thanks for the query. Insulin Muxtard 30/70 is similar to Novomix 30. Same number of units can be used. Thanks.

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Health Query

I am diabetic & in stress on insulin Novomix 70/30 mor 20 & evening 10 units & tab Gemer 2 trice a day with ecosprin av 75 mg once?

Dr. Vasundhara Sharma88%(1440 ratings)

Diploma - Diploma - OLO - Rhino-Laryngol...read more

Acupuncturist•Indore

This medicne is a substitute for your insulin it cant cure you permanently u sure need acupressure point to avoid much use of all these medicines reduce your stress by taking long deep breadth in daily for 15 times, try it find the cause of stress and avoid stress first.

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Health Query

I am 52 years. Suffering diabetic last 7yrs and now I inject insulin novomix30 56uts/daily with tab golvus50 and metformin 1g bd. But bl suger is 230 (pp). What should I do? ut.

Dr. Amit Verma

AUTLS, CCEDM, MD - Internal Medicine, MB...read more

General Physician•Faridabad

You may need to change your insulin regime to basal bolus regime. Get in touch with your Dr. For details on this.

Asked for female, 34 years old from Delhi

My sister is having diabetes from last 20 years. Shes also taking insulin called novomix. Shes having this from last 20 years. Now I wanna know how to make her at least better. M having no idea. Ty mam:)

Dr. Manish Sachdev90%(183 ratings)

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Diabetologist•Thane

Dear Mr. Singh,
it's a good gesture on your part to be concerned of your sister's health!
as she's got diabetes from the age of 12, it must be type 1 diabetes mostly. Type 1 diabetes means that pancreas is unable to make insulin and hence patient requires to take insulin for the whole life. But at the same time it's very much possible to lead almost normal life and ulmost normal life expectancy. Following are the ways in which you can help her lead a normal life.
1) at home monitorin...more

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