Novolin ge 30/70 PenFill Cartridges are used for the control of high blood sugar levels in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes. Together, the fast-acting Regular insulin and the intermediate-acting NPH insulin gives you full-day insulin control of your blood sugar. The PenFill Cartridges are for use in your reusable insulin pen for more convenient delivery.
Novolin ge 30/70 works the same as natural human insulin does in those who do not have diabetes. In people who do have diabetes, their body either does not make enough of their own insulin, as in type 1 diabetes, or they cannot properly use the insulin their body does make, as in type 2 diabetes. Normally, insulin is made by the beta cells in your pancreas, which is an organ near your stomach. Insulin controls the breakdown of food, including fats, proteins and sugars, by regulating the absorption of sugar that occurs from your blood into liver, fat, and skeletal muscle cells. It also by blocks your liver’s ability to produce and release as much sugar back into your blood. Without insulin, your sugar can remain in your blood and cannot enter the cells in your body to be used for energy, leading to high blood sugar.
Your doctor will have discussed with you the strength, amount and type of insulin you should be using and your dosing schedule. You may not be on a strict timed-dose schedule with Novolin ge 30/70. Be sure to eat a meal within 45 minutes of administering your dose. Never use more medicine to make up for a skipped dose.
