Insulin detemir is a prescription drug licensed to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This segment of the eMedTV Web site describes how insulin detemir works to control blood sugar, offers dosing tips, and lists possible side effects of the medicine.
Weight gain, allergic reactions, and low blood sugar are possible side effects of insulin detemir. This eMedTV article lists other potential side effects of insulin detemir, including side effects that are serious and require prompt medical care.
Insulin detemir uses include treating type 1 diabetes in adults and children, and type 2 diabetes in adults. This eMedTV resource takes a further look at what insulin detemir is used for and describes how the medication works to control blood sugar.
This eMedTV segment explains that your insulin detemir dosage will be based on several factors, such as your weight and other medicines you are taking. This page further discusses insulin detemir dosing guidelines and provides tips on taking it.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, ACE inhibitors, alcohol, and MAOIs are some of the substances that may negatively interact with insulin detemir. This page also describes the problems these drug interactions with insulin detemir can cause.
You may not be able to use insulin detemir if you have certain conditions, such as liver or kidney disease. This eMedTV page contains several precautions and warnings with insulin detemir, including what to tell your doctor before taking it.
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