Lilly is discontinuing the production of humulin Lente U100 rDNA origin, zinc suspension which do i use now?

Question

i am diabetic and have been using lilly lente u100 rDNA origin zinc suspension, and it has been okay for me. Now the production will be discontinued by the manufacturers. I am worried over a good replacement. I would like to know which other insulin, with the same properties as Lente humulin that will be equally okay for my use, and readily available in the market. I am in Africa, though i have contacts in the US that can procure the products for me, but not before i tell them exactly what i want them to buy for me.
Is Lilly the only manufacturer that produces humulin insulin? which other manufacturers does, and what is the name of their product that can easily fit into the class of the one that Lilly is phasing out. Better still, is there another product from Lilly that is the same with the one that is being discontinued. I have been diabetic since 10 years now and i am 40 years old. wise me up please.

Answer 1

I really think this is a question for your doctor....you know, the one who PRESCRIBES the insulin!!!

Answer 2

You have to speak to your doctor and will have to go through a adjustment period. There is more than one company that produces insulin. Just for peace of mind contact Lilly and ask what they recommend that will be in the same spectrum. My son is on Humalog and Lantis now and it works great. Go to doctor regulating insulin is a combination job.

Answer 3

Usually Lente insulin is an Intermediate acting INSULIN


Novo nordisk also produces intermediate acting insulin named Isophane or NPH INSULIN which is good replacement for Lente insulin


there other superior varieties to Intermediate acting insulin
like GLARGINEand Detemir

But when u change from one formulation to another formulation of Insulin sugar values can change

So consult your doctor before going to another brand

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