As part of the arsenal of medications available to treat diabetes, NovoLog is a preparation of insulin aspart, a fast-acting form of insulin, which acts like the body’s own insulin to reduce glucose levels in the blood and convert to energy for use in the cells. It is injected under the skin with a needle and syringe or an insulin pump. It’s given to both adults and children who have type 1 diabetes (insulin dependent), and adults with type 2 diabetes, though it has not been tested in younger type 2 diabetics, or type 1 diabetic children under the age of 2. Since it is fast-acting, it must be taken 5-10 minutes before a meal, or there’s a risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It is sometimes prescribed in combination with slower-acting insulin.

What are the NovoLog Side Effects and Contraindications?

An allergic reaction to insulin may cause …