Insulin glulisine is commonly prescribed to lower blood sugar after meals in people with diabetes. This eMedTV page offers an overview of insulin glulisine, including information on how the drug works, possible side effects, and how to take it.
Low blood sugar and reactions at the injection site are among the common side effects of insulin glulisine. This eMedTV Web page identifies other insulin glulisine side effects and explains which ones to report to your healthcare provider right away.
Insulin glulisine is primarily used for controlling blood sugar levels after meals in people with diabetes. This eMedTV Web resource further explains insulin glulisine uses, including its possible off-label use for treating gestational diabetes.
As this eMedTV page explains, insulin glulisine is injected 15 minutes before to 20 minutes after starting a meal. This page also discusses why there is no standard insulin glulisine dosage and offers other tips on when and how to take this drug.
This eMedTV page explains why you should talk to your doctor about all medicines you are taking before starting insulin glulisine to avoid possible drug interactions. With insulin glulisine, interactions can occur with MAOIs, among other things.
Some precautions and warnings with insulin glulisine involve the risk of dangerously low blood sugar. This eMedTV Web page discusses other important precautions to be aware of with insulin glulisine and explains who should not use this medication.
