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I have used this insulin for over 2 yrs. I was curuse if it causes weight gain and I just found out that it does.I have tried to lose my belly fat, now I know why I am having trouble losing that belly fat.

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Diabetes specialist prescribed Novolog 70/30 for me. Blood sugar has been higher than ever. Everytime I eat, glucose goes over 300 ml/dl. I been loosing weight and weigh now 108 lbs. I feel like hell on a daily basis and have to drag myself to an extremely stressful job. I need some help, please!!!! I am desperate!!!

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glendola45 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/17/2017
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 2.0
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Along with most reviews on this site, this insulin has raised not lowered. Initially I thought I wasn't using enough or perhaps taking it at the wrong time, but now I realize it isn't just me. I went back to original Novolog Flaxpen fast acting, just using lower doses three times daily because it was brining it too low in the past.

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joe | 75 or over | Male | Patient
9/25/2016
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 2.7
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works ok

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Bugsy ouw2pu | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/5/2016
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 2.3
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Since I started using novalog I have gained weight and I have lost aLot of hair, I can't prove it's from the medicine but all this started after taking the medicine..

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What screen | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/20/2015
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.0
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It has improved my health status

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earline surratt | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/17/2014
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 1.7
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seems the higher the dose my doctor gave me the more my legs hurt...they ache

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Roy | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/11/2014
Condition: High Blood Sugar
Overall rating 1.7
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I was on Humolog and had very good results with that flex pen. My insurance made me change to Novolog and i have had my sugar too high. I found that the pens are defective and not giving the dosage you adjust it for. I have sent back 4 pens to caremark and have 2 more bad ones. The defects i found were the pens leak so your not getting the full injection and the gear drives in them have not pushed the plunger down which reduces the dosage. I have to check my sugar more regularly and keep making adjustments to control my sugar. When your injecting yourselves watch the plunger to see if it's moving.Read More Read Less

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alexagirl105 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/9/2013
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 4.3
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Immediately lowered by sugar levels once I titrated to the correct dose. I was in the upper 400's and with 50 units twie a day, now I am around 150. Only complaint is that anything over 40 units starts to hurt when injecting, but I think that is the case with any flex pen.

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clarinetgirl | 55-64 | Female | Patient
7/8/2012
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.0
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I was switched from levomir to novalog 70/30. Started 1 week ago and blood sugar has continue to go up.

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Janice | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/8/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.0
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I just started taking the Novolog Mix and instead of my blood sugar going down, it went up! That was without eating a meal. My Dr. took me off all other diabetes meds. (Glipzide, Lantus), and just has me taking the Novolog. Sugar sky-rocketed to 354! Before he switched my meds, my highest reading was 205! Novolog is NOT working for me.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/13/2011
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 4.3
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I just started using this med about 1 month ago. My sugars were usually 250 to 300. I did not change my diet or excercise, now sugars 150 to 180.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/11/2011
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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easy to use flex pen on two orals also still have trouble keeping sugar under 200

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/25/2010
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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this medication ups my sugar.it dont seem to be working for me.

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gaplayboy | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/23/2010
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 4.7
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I have had to use standard needs for delivery and I prefer that it is easier to store and use with less injection sight pain and no need for refrigeration makes it easy just dial install needle and administer and your done .

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ANTONIO | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/24/2009
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 3.7
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I SEEM TO ALWAYS BE HUNGRY THEREBY CAUSING WEIGHT GAIN. MY READINGS ARE ALWAYS CLOSE TO 20O OR HIGHER DUE TO MY EXCESS EATING. I WAS PUT ON NOVOLOG 70/30 INSULIN AND TAKEN OFF OF BYETA SHOTS PRIOR TO MEALS. BYETA WORKED VERY WELL IN KEEPING BY BLOOD SUGAR DOWN AND ALSO KEPT MY WEIGHT DOWN, BUT THE DOCTOR CHANGED MY PRESCRIPTION BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE KIDNEY AND OTHER PROBLEMS.

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myblustarr | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/23/2009
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 2.7
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i have been on these meds for almost two years i have gained over 50lbs. and my legs feet and hands are always swollen and my blood sugars are higher than befor i was on this medication

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Ute | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/8/2009
Condition: High Blood Sugar
Overall rating 1.7
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Diabetes specialist prescribed Novolog 70/30 for me. Blood sugar has been higher than ever. Everytime I eat, glucose goes over 300 ml/dl. I been loosing weight and weigh now 108 lbs. I feel like hell on a daily basis and have to drag myself to an extremely stressful job. I need some help, please!!!! I am desperate!!!

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juliom1882 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/1/2009
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 5.0
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i been using this for 3 years and it works great and its easy to use and its not painful when i take the dosage

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/9/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I have used this insulin for over 2 yrs. I was curuse if it causes weight gain and I just found out that it does.I have tried to lose my belly fat, now I know why I am having trouble losing that belly fat.

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novolog | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/23/2008
Condition: High Blood Sugar
Overall rating 4.7
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its sasy to use and effective

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hammerachet48 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/23/2008
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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my sugar levels seem to escalate. I spend every hour in the bathroom at night

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