Levemir is 's worldwide brand name for insulin detemir, a long-lasting insulin analog that lasts up to 24 hours in humans. Its chief benefits according to Novo are a "peakless" action, less weight gain than other insulins, and less day-to-day variability than NPH or Lantus insulins. Levemir has been shown (by the manufacturer) to vary less day-to-day than NPH or Lantus. It was also found to vary less between patients.
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| - Levemir is 's worldwide brand name for insulin detemir, a long-lasting insulin analog that lasts up to 24 hours in humans. Its chief benefits according to Novo are a "peakless" action, less weight gain than other insulins, and less day-to-day variability than NPH or Lantus insulins. Levemir has been shown (by the manufacturer) to vary less day-to-day than NPH or Lantus. It was also found to vary less between patients.
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*Do Not Freeze
*do not refrigerate after opening
*no need to roll before use
*mixing with other insulins may change action of one or both
*dilution effects unknown
*Do not use intravenously
* Avoid intramuscular use
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| - Levemir is 's worldwide brand name for insulin detemir, a long-lasting insulin analog that lasts up to 24 hours in humans. Its chief benefits according to Novo are a "peakless" action, less weight gain than other insulins, and less day-to-day variability than NPH or Lantus insulins. Levemir has been shown (by the manufacturer) to vary less day-to-day than NPH or Lantus. It was also found to vary less between patients.
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