Insulin Glulisine
Pronounced
"IN-sue-lin GLUE-lih-seen"
Notes
Do not share this medication, needles, or syringes with others.
Attend a diabetes education program to learn more about how to manage your diabetes with medications, diet, exercise, and regular medical exams.
Learn the symptoms of high and low blood sugar and how to treat low blood sugar. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed and share the results with your doctor.
Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver/kidney function, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments.
Keep extra supplies of insulin, syringes, and needles on hand.
Storage
It is best to refrigerate all unopened insulin products. Unopened insulin glulisine may also be stored at room temperature, but it must be thrown away after 28 days. Opened insulin glulisine vials may be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Opened insulin glulisine cartridges and prefilled pens can only be stored at room temperature and should not be refrigerated. Do not store the delivery device in the refrigerator. Throw away all insulin glulisine in use after 28 days, even if there is insulin left. Also throw away all insulin products after the expiration date on the package. Do not freeze and do not use insulin that has been frozen.
If using this drug in an insulin pump, do not store this drug in the pump for more than 48 hours. Doing so may lead to ineffective treatment and high blood sugar. Do not expose the insulin in your pump to direct sunlight or temperatures above 98.6 degrees F (37 degrees C).
Protect insulin from light and heat. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.