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August 12, 2003

Insulin

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Question from Houston, Texas, USA:

Lately, I have been having terrible stomach pain (it inflates immensely and becomes as hard as a rock) and unbearable back pain which usually happens when I use the NovoLog FlexPen, 75/25. My doctor insists I use this insulin, but its hurting me every time, and I really think I should change to the NovoLog FlexPen, 70/30, because it didn’t do any harm to me when I used to use it. What should I do?

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

I think you mean Humalog 75/25 and NovoLog FlexPen, 70/30. That said, I don’t understand how the symptoms come from the insulin — any insulin. Rather, it may be something to do with the nerves in the stomach and the emptying of the stomach after meals. Please discuss your symptoms with your doctor.

LD