Mentholated insulin is a fast-acting insulin that is usually injected before three meals and immediately after injection to avoid hypoglycemia. Menthol insulin is usually injected subcutaneously.
Mentholated insulin is an artificially modified rapid-acting insulin, which takes effect 10-20 minutes after injection, and is mainly used for controlling postprandial blood glucose, and meals need to be consumed within 10 minutes after injection, otherwise it may lead to hypoglycemia.
The injection site of patients should be changed frequently, not always injected in the same place, so as not to lead to hardness or fat atrophy of the injection site of the patient, can choose subcutaneous fat-rich parts, these parts include: abdomen, outer thighs, outer upper arm, outer upper buttocks.
Insulin therapy is an important and effective means of controlling high blood sugar in diabetic patients. Patients can take insulin therapy at home by themselves, but they need to use it under the guidance of a doctor, and choose the appropriate insulin dosage for injection therapy according to the patient’s individual situation. It should be noted that insulin injection should ensure aseptic operation, and the needle should be replaced for each injection.
Menthol insulin insulin is a prescription drug, need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, not blindly self-use. For more knowledge about insulin, please consult an endocrinologist.