Insulin Aspart: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Using Insulin Aspart
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using insulin aspart?
 | Do not use this medication if you are allergic to insulin, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). |
Before using insulin aspart, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including any oral (taken by mouth) diabetes medications.
Insulin aspart is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, foot care, eye care, dental care, and testing your blood sugar. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely. Changing any of these factors can affect your blood sugar levels.
Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
 | It is not known whether insulin aspart passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
| Last updated: | July 07, 2008 |
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