Apidra or Novorapid

[SB2015]

I read in a post about pumps some mention about differences between Apidra and Novorapid. I have been on Novorapid all the time and never even looked at other insulins. What are the pros and cons of these insulins or others. I use a Combo so it would have to be useable in that.

 

[mikeyB]

In a pump, no difference. Stick to what you're used to.

 

[Radders]

I switched to Apidra pre pump and found it works more quickly than Novorapid. For me that's a good thing as I digest food very quickly and on the slower insulins I found the residual effects of bolus insulin caused me unpredictable lows. Apparently Apidra is not supposed to last more than two days in a pump but I seem to get the full six days between infusion set changes from mine.

 

[Northerner]

As mentioned, Apidra is supposed to have a faster onset and peak, and a shorter duration.

 

[SB2015]

I switched to Apidra pre pump and found it works more quickly than Novorapid. For me that's a good thing as I digest food very quickly and on the slower insulins I found the residual effects of bolus insulin caused me unpredictable lows. Apparently Apidra is not supposed to last more than two days in a pump but I seem to get the full six days between infusion set changes from mine.

The faster action sounds good for reducing spikes, but the lasting two days seems to put paid to that as an option, although I see you get it to last longer.

Thanks for the info

 

[Radders]

The faster action sounds good for reducing spikes, but the lasting two days seems to put paid to that as an option, although I see you get it to last longer.

Thanks for the info

I wouldn't worry about the two day thing. I think it's just that the manufacturers don't guarantee it, but in the 8 years I've had my pumps, it's been fine.