Difference between humalog,humulin,etc.

[tinyrita]

What is the difference between humalog,humulin, novolog, and novolin?Talk about confusing.Maybe its easy for some of you experts to discuss thiese differences?

Thank you.

[Thunderwolf, MSN, RN]

Moved thread to General Nursing Discussion forum since this a general nursing topic....which will also improve member feedback.

[tinyrita]

Thanks thunder.Have a great day Thunder.:)

[Stephanie in FL]

Humulin and Novolin are brand names-2 different makers of insulin. You have probably seen Humulin R and Humalog-2 different insulins-Humalog works faster than Humulin R. Both are clear in color.

From the other company is Novolin R and Novolog (plus other products). Again, 2 different insulins. Novolog works faster than Novolin R. Both are clear in color.

These are not all the insulins available. Look at web site links below for more info:

http://www.lillydiabetes.com/product/products.jsp?reqNavId=5

http://www.novonordisk-us.com/documents/promotion_page/document/diabetes_care.asp

https://lantus.com/consumer/index.do

Stephanie RN Certified Diabetes Educator

[tinyrita]

Thank you Stephanie that sure helps.

So how many different brands of say Regular insulin, and NPH insulin can you name respectively? If i may impose.

And could you say anything about 70/30 from your knowledge?

Im still a bit of a nooby.