Remind Patients to Gently Mix "Cloudy" Insulins...Even in Pens

December 2014

The switch of Levemir FlexPen to FlexTouch will bring up questions about insulin pens...especially since NovoLog is still a FlexPen.

Use this as an opportunity to help patients avoid insulin pen errors.

Changes in pen devices...or use of multiple insulins that look similar...can lead to mix-ups. Tell patients to check the pen's name and color before EACH dose...and ensure they understand device differences.

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Remind Patients to Gently Mix "Cloudy" Insulins...Even in Pens

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