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    humalin ? novalin ?

    Local pharmacy has switched to novalin
    It has a longer active window .I have been told up to eight hours
    Using it for post work out small dose 2 iu's work up to 8 use
    For for weeks. What will I need to differently.
    I keep Gluck tabs and on on hand every where I go. And am aware of the dangers.

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    Don't quite understand what you are asking

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    Can I use novalin the same as humalin

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    Quote Originally Posted by noon
    Can I use novalin the same as humalin
    Novolin R
    30 - 60 minutes Onset
    2-3 hours Peak
    4-6 hours Duration CLEAR

    Seems no matter what I tend to get tired around the 4 hour mark

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    Quote Originally Posted by FONZY007
    Novolin R 30 - 60 minutes Onset 2-3 hours Peak 4-6 hours Duration CLEAR Seems no matter what I tend to get tired around the 4 hour mark
    I get tired when it's peaking lol

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    Novalin

    I'm working mid nights I work 11 / 7
    When I get home at 8 I sleep till 230
    I have been following this protocol. I do

    Injection + 5 minutes – drink shake with 10g glutamine / 10g creatine / 7 grams of dextrose per IU of Insulin .

    • Injection + 15 minutes – drink shake with 65g of whey isolate protein in water

    • Injection + 75 minutes – eat a protein / carb meal with 40-50g of protein, 40-50g of carbs, NO FATS

    I'm always a little sleepy from my work schedule

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    Quote Originally Posted by noon View Post
    Local pharmacy has switched to novalin
    It has a longer active window .I have been told up to eight hours
    Using it for post work out small dose 2 iu's work up to 8 use
    For for weeks. What will I need to differently.
    I keep Gluck tabs and on on hand every where I go. And am aware of the dangers.
    are you taking humulin R/novolin R or are you taking humulin N/novolin N. big difference. the R's peak around 2-4 hours while the N's peak around 8 hours. N's duration can also last up to 16 hours.

    if you dont have much experience with insulin its best to stick rapid acting insulin such as humalog or novolog. its easier to keep in check and the duration times are much less. this decreases your chances of messing up going hypo. also you dont want insulin that has a long duration as insulin will be high and you will store a lot of fat if you dont know what your doing
    Last edited by Ctits23; 11-16-2013 at 05:15 PM.

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    Get humalog
    Last edited by Mp859; 11-16-2013 at 05:21 PM.

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    looks like your taking humulin N/novolin N. anyways they are basically the same just different brand names. if your going to continue i would suggest using humalog or novolog though

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    Yes I was using humalin I am now using novalin
    I'm with out a scrip so I am limited. I keep my meals controlled through out the day. And I have tried pinning IM to see for my self if it shortens the active time frame

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ctits23
    are you taking humulin R/novolin R or are you taking humulin N/novolin N. big difference. the R's peak around 2-4 hours while the N's peak around 8 hours. N's duration can also last up to 16 hours.
    Answer this

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    Regular (Humulin R, Novolin R): Onset, 0.5 - 1 hours. Peak, 2.5 - 5 hours. Duration, 8-12 hours. Give 30-60 minutes prior to meal.

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    That's useless. Get some Humalog or don't bother (unless you're diabetic, of course).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bonaparte
    That's useless. Get some Humalog or don't bother (unless you're diabetic, of course).
    So the novolin r is useless even taking pre work out?

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    I asked a friend what the diff between humalin r and novalin r
    He says the manufacturer is the only diff.
    When asked if injecting it IM rather than sub Q will make it faster acting making it better for my post lift needs. He says yes
    He is a pharmacy manager of a major chain. Does any one have further input I'm always looking to learn.

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    Quote Originally Posted by noon
    I asked a friend what the diff between humalin r and novalin r He says the manufacturer is the only diff. When asked if injecting it IM rather than sub Q will make it faster acting making it better for my post lift needs. He says yes He is a pharmacy manager of a major chain. Does any one have further input I'm always looking to learn.
    Correct humalin and novalin is manufacturer differences

    Novalin is a brand walmart sells and I walk in and asked for it.. No questions asked

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