Humalog is for use in people with diabetes to help control high blood sugar and should be used with a longer-acting insulin, except when used in combination with oral medication (sulfonylureas) in people with type 2 diabetes. Taken each time you eat, Humalog closely mimics the body's own insulin at mealtime, offering you convenience and flexibility. In fact, Humalog is the #1 mealtime insulin prescribed by doctors who specialize in treating diabetes.

Where can I order Humalog From? Can I buy Humalog at Canadian Prices?

Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Humalog at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Humalog from U.S. and Canadian residents. No prescription is required to purchase Humalog and when you order Humalog it will be delivered with regular or express shipping.

What is Humalog?

Humalog is a hormone. Hormones are made by glands to work as messengers in the body. Your body needs insulin to turn food into energy. The gland that makes insulin is the pancreas. In people with diabetes, their pancreas makes little or no insulin (called "insulin deficiency"), or their body may be unable to use insulin the way it should (called "insulin resistance").

Besides being a hormone, insulin is also a protein. It can't be taken by mouth. It would be digested, just like the protein in a hamburger. That is why insulin is taken by injection.

How does Humalog work?

Your pancreas makes insulin to help lower your blood sugar. The sugar in your blood comes from your food. When you eat, the food is broken down into sugars and enters your bloodstream. Insulin acts like a key to "unlock" the body's cells and allow sugar to pass from the bloodstream into the cells. Your cells then use the sugar for fuel, much like a car uses gas. Without enough insulin, sugar can build up in your bloodstream. High blood sugar levels can damage your blood vessels and cause serious problems over a long period of time.

What are the different types of insulin?

There are many types of insulin from which to choose. It takes different kinds to match what the body would make if it could. That's because normal insulin goes up and down throughout the day. Your blood sugar levels are lower between meals and higher after meals. One or more of these types might be used to match this pattern:
Mealtime Insulins — Mealtime insulins include rapid-acting and short-acting insulins. Rapid-acting insulins start very quickly and work for the shortest time. Short-acting insulins start slower and work longer than the rapid-acting insulins. Short-acting insulins may not meet the mealtime needs as well as rapid-acting insulins.
Basal Insulins — Basal insulins include intermediate-acting and long-acting insulins. These insulins work over time to keep your blood sugar stable between meals and overnight. They start more slowly and last longer than mealtime insulin.
Premixed Insulins — Premixed insulins mix together basal and mealtime insulins into a single solution.

How do I know if Humalog is right for me?

First, you will need to find where and when your blood sugar problems are. To do this, you will need to check your blood sugar at various times during the day and at night. Write down your results. Also, keep track of the things that can make your blood sugar go up or down. This includes food, stress levels, and exercise.

To see if you make enough background insulin, check your blood sugar when you wake up and before each meal. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), your target level before meals is 90 to 130 mg/dL. To find out if you make enough insulin to cover the food you eat, check your blood sugar 2 hours after each meal. The ADA target peak level for after meals is less than 180 mg/dL. Take this information to your healthcare team. It will help them choose the insulin or insulins that are best for you.

The above targets apply to many people, but not to everyone. Your healthcare team will help set the blood sugar targets that are right for you.