Precautions when mixing types of insulin
When you are mixing types of insulin to be given in one syringe, follow these precautions.
- If you are mixing NPH and short-acting regular insulin, you can use it right away or refrigerate it to be used later.
- Insulin glargine (Lantus) and insulin detemir (Levemir) cannot be mixed with other types of insulin. They also cannot be given in a syringe that has been used to give another type of insulin.
- Lente insulin should not be mixed with regular insulin.
Do not mix human- and animal-source insulins in the same syringe.
| Author: | Paul Lehnert | Last Updated: August 31, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Theresa O'Young, PharmD - Clinical Pharmacist | |
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