Insulin Diluting Medium for NovoLog, NOVOLOG

What is this medication? Insulin Diluting Medium for NovoLog is a sterile liquid solution used to reduce the concentration of NovoLog insulin aspart. It is not an insulin product and does not have any blood sugar-lowering effects on its own. Instead, it acts as a specialized diluent that allows healthcare providers or caregivers to create a custom, less potent version of the medication. This is necessary when the standard concentration of insulin is too strong to allow for the precise measurement of very small doses. This medication is primarily used for patients who are highly sensitive to insulin or require extremely low doses, such as infants and young children. By mixing the insulin with this medium, it becomes possible to draw a larger, more manageable volume into a syringe, which helps to prevent measurement errors and ensures patient safety. It should only be used according to specific instructions from a healthcare professional and must be mixed using the exact ratios prescribed for the individual patient.