Has anyone else experienced severe side effects from Novolin 70/30 insulin?
I've been using Novolin 70/30 insulin for a few months now, and while it's helped manage my diabetes, I've recently started experiencing some concerning side effects. I've read about the potential for severe allergic reactions and other serious issues, but I'm curious if anyone else has dealt with this. I've noticed some skin irritation at the injection site and occasionally feel a bit shaky and dizzy, which could be signs of low blood sugar. Has anyone else had similar experiences, and if so, how did you handle it? Thanks for sharing!
Has anyone else experienced severe side effects from Novolin 70/30 insulin?
I've been using Novolin 70/30 insulin for a few months now, and while it's helped manage my diabetes, I've recently started experiencing some concerning side effects. I've read about the potential for severe allergic reactions and other serious issues, but I'm curious if anyone else has dealt with this. I've noticed some skin irritation at the injection site and occasionally feel a bit shaky and dizzy, which could be signs of low blood sugar. Has anyone else had similar experiences, and if so, how did you handle it? Thanks for sharing!
Comments (9)
I've been on Novolin for a while and haven't had any issues. Maybe you should consider talking to your doctor about changing your insulin?
Have you talked to your endocrinologist about this? They might be able to adjust your medication or suggest something else that works better for you. Everyone's body reacts differently to insulin.
I've had Novolin before and had a lot of issues with it. I switched to another insulin and felt a lot better.
A friend of mine had the same problem with Novolin. She switched to a different type of insulin and hasn't had any issues since. Maybe you should consider talking to your doctor about changing your insulin?
I'm not surprised you're feeling shaky and dizzy. Those are classic signs of low blood sugar. Make sure you're testing your glucose levels regularly and adjust your dosage or diet accordingly.
I've had a few friends on this insulin and they didn't have any issues, but everyone is different. I would definitely keep an open dialogue with your doctor about this.
I switched from Novolin to a different insulin because of severe allergic reactions. It's scary stuff. If you're experiencing any signs of an allergic reaction, get to a doctor ASAP.
I'm sorry you're having such a hard time with this. I had a friend who had the same problem with Novolin. She switched to a different insulin and hasn't had any issues since.
Honestly, I've never heard of anyone having severe side effects from Novolin 70/30. Maybe you should consider talking to your doctor about changing your insulin?