Novolog Mix 70/30 FlexPen

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Patient Instructions for Use

NovoLog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

Read the following instructions carefully before you start using your NovoLog

Mix

70/30 FlexPen

and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. You

should read the instructions even if you have used Novolog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

before.

NovoLog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

is a disposable dial-a-dose insulin pen. You can

select doses from 1 to 60 units in increments of 1 unit. NovoLog

Mix 70/30

FlexPen

is designed to be used with NovoFine

needles.

NovoLog Mix

70/30 FlexPen

should not be used by people who are blind or have

severe visual problems without the help of a person who has good eyesight and

who is trained to use the NovoLog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

the right way.

Getting ready

Make sure you have the following items:

 NovoLog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

 New NovoFine

needle

 Alcohol swab

PREPARING YOUR NOVOLOG

MIX 70/30 FLEXPEN

• Wash your hands with soap and water.

• Before you start to prepare your injection, check the label to make

sure that you are taking the right type of insulin. This is especially

important if you take more than 1 type of insulin. NovoLog

Mix

70/30 should look cloudy after mixing.

Before your first injection with a new NovoLog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

you

must mix the insulin:

A. Let the insulin reach room temperature before you use it.

This makes it easier to mix.

Pull off the pen cap (see diagram A).

B. Roll the pen between your palms 10 times – it is important

that the pen is kept horizontal (see diagram B).

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Summary

Getting Ready

Preparing Your NovoLog Mix 70;30 FlexPen

Attaching the Needle

Steps for securely attaching a new needle to the FlexPen for insulin injection.

Giving the Airshot Before Each Injection

Performing the Airshot

Procedure to remove air bubbles from the insulin pen before injecting.

Selecting Your Dose

Giving the Injection

Performing the Injection

Instructions for inserting the needle and pressing the push-button to administer insulin.

After the Injection

Guidance on needle removal, disposal, and site care after injecting insulin.

Function Check

Maintenance