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Independence starts here, with NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen®

A Prefilled Insulin Pen to Fit Your Lifestyle

NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® has a lot to offer.


	Prefilled & ready to use in just a few steps
	A discreet way to take insulin
	More Benefits of NovoLog® 70/30 FlexPen®

Prefilled & ready to use in just a few steps
NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® is prefilled with insulin. Once the prefilled insulin pen is opened, it can be used for 14 days without refrigeration (less than 86°F).^† And our insulin pen is small enough to fit in your purse or pocket. So take it to the movies, to work, out to dinner, wherever you go!

A discreet way to take insulin
Just follow the instructions that come with your
NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® . And use the following steps as a guide:

Roll FlexPen® between your palms, and move it up and down until the insulin appears uniformly white and cloudy
Place a new NovoFine® disposable needle on FlexPen® for each injection*
While holding FlexPen® vertically, perform an airshot to remove any bubbles
Dial the number of units you need to inject. If you set the wrong dose, simply dial back, and you won’t lose your insulin
When you’re ready, use the injection technique recommended by your doctor, and inject!

Download complete instructions for NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen®.

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More Benefits of NovoLog® 70/30 FlexPen®
Here’s more to look forward to if you and your doctor decide that
NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® is right for you:

Large, clear dosing window
Accurate and adjustable dose setting
The insulin dose scale returns to zero when you’re done. So you’ll know you took the right amount of insulin
The insulin pen fits neatly in your purse or pocket
No refilling of the pen necessary—simply dispose of the insulin pen when it is empty and start another NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen®

*	NovoFine® disposable needles are sold separately and may require a separate prescription in some states. After each use, dispose of NovoFine® needles in a sharps container or other hard surfaced container approved by your state’s health department.

^†	Throw away any unrefrigerated disposable NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPens® after 14 days, even if it still contains insulin. Throw away unrefrigerated vials after 28 days, even if they still contain insulin.

Indications and Usage for NovoLog® Mix 70/30 (70% insulin aspart protamine suspension and 30% insulin aspart injection, [rDNA origin]):

NovoLog® Mix 70/30 is a man-made insulin that is used to control high blood sugar in adults with diabetes mellitus.

It is not known if NovoLog® Mix 70/30 is safe or effective in children.

Important Safety Information for NovoLog® Mix 70/30:

Do not take NovoLog® Mix 70/30 if your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia) or if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30. If you take too much NovoLog® Mix 70/30, your blood sugar may fall too low (hypoglycemia).

NovoLog® Mix 70/30 starts acting fast. If you have Type 1 diabetes, inject it up to 15 minutes before you eat a meal. If you have Type 2 diabetes, you may inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 up to 15 minutes before or after starting your meal.

Check your blood sugar levels regularly. Ask your healthcare provider what your blood sugars should be and when you should check your blood sugar levels. Do not make any changes to your dose or type of insulin unless your healthcare provider tells you to. Alcohol, including beer and wine, may affect your blood sugar when you take NovoLog® Mix 70/30.

Before using NovoLog® Mix 70/30, tell your health care provider about all medicines you take and all of your medical conditions, including if you have kidney or liver problems or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not known if NovoLog® Mix 70/30 will harm your unborn baby or pass into breast milk. Your NovoLog® Mix 70/30 dose may change if you take other medicines.

Do not inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 with any other insulin products or use in an insulin pump.

Do not share needles, insulin pens or syringes with others.

The most common side effects of NovoLog® Mix 70/30 include skin thickening or pits at the injection site (lipodystrophy), weight gain, swelling of your hands and feet, and vision changes. Serious adverse events may include low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), low potassium in your blood (hypokalemia), local allergic reactions at the injection site (like redness, swelling, and itching), and whole body reactions. Get medical help right away if you have any of these symptoms of an allergic reaction: a rash over the whole body, have trouble breathing, fast heart rate, sweating or if you feel faint. Ask your health care provider or pharmacist for more information.

For more information, please click here for complete NovoLog® Mix 70/30 Prescribing Information.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Talk to your doctor about the importance of diet and exercise.

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