Case Study

Novolin 70/30

Novolin 70/30 (NPH insulin/regular insulin) is a non prescription insulin medication used to treat diabetes. It contains a mixture of two different types of insulin: NPH insulin (Novolin N, intermediate acting insulin) and regular insulin (Novolin R, short-acting insulin). Because it combines two types of insulin in one injection, using Novolin 70/30 can decrease the number of injections needed per day.

Dose of Novolin

There is no "standard" dosage of Novolin 70/30 that will work for all people or even for the same person in all situations. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors before making a dosing recommendation, such as ...