What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?
Talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking
insulin detemir if you have:
- An insulin pump
- Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
- Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
- Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Dosing Information for Insulin Detemir
The dose of insulin detemir your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- Your current dose of other insulins
- Your weight
- How you respond to insulin detemir (especially as measured by your blood sugar levels)
- Other medications you are taking
- Other medical conditions you may have.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
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