NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FAQs
Whether you’ve been taking NovoLog® Mix 70/30 for a while, or you’re just looking for information, you probably have questions. You can browse our faq section below to find answers to those questions. If you don’t find answers to your questions here, call the Novo Nordisk Customer Care Center at 1-800-727-6500, or consult with your healthcare professional.
How is NovoLog® Mix 70/30 different from other types of insulin?
Does NovoLog® Mix 70/30 interact with other treatments?
How do I take NovoLog® Mix 70/30?
What do I do if I’m still experiencing high or low blood glucose levels?
What type of needles should I use with NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen®?
Does NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® need to be refrigerated?
How can taking one insulin with two actions give me the coverage I need?
Can NovoLog® Mix 70/30 offer me flexibility with treatment?
What forms does NovoLog® Mix 70/30 come in?
How can I benefit from NovoLog® Mix 70/30 if I’m just starting out with insulin?
I’m currently taking a premixed insulin, but I’m not reaching my diabetes management goals. How can NovoLog® Mix 70/30 help?
How do I pay for NovoLog® Mix 70/30?
What if I have more questions?
How is NovoLog® Mix 70/30 different from other types of insulin?
NovoLog® Mix 70/30 is different because it is a single insulin that works two ways. When taken as directed by your doctor, it works fast to cover blood glucose surges at meals, and also has an extended release that can last up to 24 hours.
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Does NovoLog® Mix 70/30 interact with other treatments?
Make sure to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines. Certain medicines may increase or decrease blood glucose or your sensitivity to insulin. Ask your doctor before starting any medicines if you’re not sure how they’ll affect your insulin dose.
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How do I take NovoLog® Mix 70/30?
Your doctor will tell you how to take NovoLog® Mix 70/30, based on your individual needs. If you think you need to adjust your insulin dose because of illness, starting another medication, stress, change in diet, or change in activity level, make sure to talk to your doctor. When using your insulin pen, make sure you use the correct dose. Watch the NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® demo on this site for a quick guide on pen use.
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What do I do if I’m still experiencing high or low blood glucose levels?
If you’re taking NovoLog® Mix 70/30 and are still experiencing low or high blood glucose levels, talk to your doctor. He or she may need to adjust your dose. Check your blood glucose readings regularly. Then you and your doctor can determine how best to tailor your insulin therapy to your needs.
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What type of needles should I use with NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen®?
NovoFine® 30 disposable needles are recommended. Modern needles, like NovoFine® 30 disposable needles, are very fine and short, and are designed to help make injecting more comfortable.
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Does NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® need to be refrigerated?
Store your supply of NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPens in the refrigerator before use. Make sure they don’t freeze. Once in use, keep NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® at room temperature (less than 86°F) for 14 days. Always check the expiration date when you receive NovoLog® Mix 70/30.*
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How can taking one insulin with two actions give me the coverage I need?
When you eat, your blood glucose level rises. While between meals and at bedtime, your blood glucose levels stay at a fairly constant rate. With the two actions of NovoLog® Mix 70/30, you get blood glucose coverage when you need it. A fast action for meals, and an extended action that can last for up to 24 hours, all in one insulin.
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Can NovoLog® Mix 70/30 offer me flexibility with treatment?
Because NovoLog® Mix 70/30 works fast, you can take it within 15 minutes of eating a meal.‡ And it comes in FlexPen®, the insulin pen preferred by people with diabetes.7,8 FlexPen® fits in your purse or pocket. So you can take it where you want, when you want, for flexibility with treatment.
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What forms does NovoLog® Mix 70/30 come in?
NovoLog® Mix 70/30 comes in FlexPen®, vials, and 3-mL PenFill® cartridges. You and your doctor will decide which insulin delivery system is right for you.
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How can I benefit from NovoLog® Mix 70/30 if I’m just starting out with insulin?
If you’ve never taken insulin before, either because you’re just diagnosed with diabetes or you’ve been taking diabetes pills, NovoLog® Mix 70/30 has a lot to offer. It’s one insulin with two actions. So you don’t have to juggle two types of insulin to get glucose control. And it comes in NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen®, which you can take almost anywhere. Ask your doctor about NovoLog® Mix 70/30 today.
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I’m currently taking a human premixed insulin, but I’m not reaching my diabetes management goals. How can NovoLog® Mix 70/30 help?
Because of its delayed onset of action, human premixed insulin may not effectively control after-meal (postprandial) glucose.5 However,
NovoLog® Mix 70/30 can help meet your needs at mealtime and for up to 24 hours. Plus, NovoLog® Mix 70/30 can be taken within 15 minutes of mealtime, unlike human premixed insulin, which requires dosing at least 30 minutes before meals.† If you’re not reaching your blood glucose goals with human premixed insulin, talk to your doctor about NovoLog® Mix 70/30.
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How do I pay for NovoLog® Mix 70/30?
NovoLog® Mix 70/30 is covered on over 90% of managed care plans.10,11 Please check with your health plan for details.
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What if I have more questions?
For more information, please call one of our specially trained Customer Care Representatives at 1-800-727-6500, or ask your doctor.
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