Humalog Mix 50/50 Cartridges contain insulin lispro, which is a genetically engineered insulin analog. Humalog 50/50 is a mixture of 50% fast-acting insulin and 50% longer-acting insulin; it is a man-made insulin. This combination of insulins better simulates the activity of naturally occurring insulin than other insulin analogs do alone. With the rapid onset of insulin lispro combined with the extended duration of insulin lispro protamine, you get a full day of protection against blood sugar level fluctuations.
You should administer your dose within 15 minutes of the start of your meal or within 20 minutes of eating your meal. The most common injection sites include the abdomen, thigh, upper arm, or buttocks. To help reduce the risk of lipodystrophy, which is a disorder in fat production, rotate your injection site within the same region between doses.
