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Levemir® is a long-acting basal insulin with up to 24 hours of blood sugar control

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You've got questions about diabetes - we've got answers. Explore our list of frequently asked questions about diabetes to learn more about what diabetes is, its common symptoms, and more.

1.	What is diabetes?

	Diabetes means that blood sugar levels are frequently above normal. When people have diabetes, their bodies do not produce or properly use insulin. The cause of diabetes is unknown. Family history and lifestyle can play a part in the development of type 2 diabetes.

2.	Why do some people have diabetes?

	Most of the food you eat is turned into glucose a type of sugar, for your body to use for energy. Your pancreas makes insulin to help this sugar get into the cells of your body. With diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or the cells can’t use insulin the right way. This causes sugar to build up in your blood.

3.	What are the symptoms of diabetes?

	The most common symptoms of diabetes include urinating often, being extremely thirsty and hungry, unusual weight loss, being tired more often, and blurry vision. If you haven’t been diagnosed with diabetes but have one or more of these symptoms, check with your doctor. Catching diabetes early can help prevent future diabetes complications.

4.	How many people have diabetes?

	According to the American Diabetes Association, about 7% of all Americans have diabetes. That’s about 20.8 million children and adults. Of these, about 6 million are undiagnosed. And close to 41 million people have prediabetes, which means they have symptoms of diabetes and their blood sugar is high.

5.	Is there a cure for diabetes?

	While there are advancements every day for the treatment of diabetes, there is not yet a cure. Adding and following a healthy meal plan, regular physical activity, and proper medication, can help people manage their diabetes.

Indications and Usage: Levemir^® (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection) is a man-made long-acting insulin that is used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.

Important Safety Information: Check your blood sugar levels. Ask your health care provider what your blood sugars should be and when you should check your blood sugar levels. Alcohol, including beer and wine, may affect your blood sugar when you take Levemir^®.

Do not change the type of insulin you use unless told to do so by your health care provider. The amount of insulin you take as well as the best time for you to take your insulin may need to change if you take a different type of insulin.

Never mix Levemir^® with other insulin products or use in an insulin pump.

Do not take Levemir^® if your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia) or if you are allergic to anything in Levemir^®. If you take too much Levemir^® your blood sugar may fall too low.

Tell your health care provider about all medicines you take and all of your medical conditions, including if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your Levemir^® dose may change if you take other medicines.

The most common side effect of insulin therapy, including Levemir^®, is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Other possible side effects include reactions at the injection site (like redness, swelling and itching), and allergic reactions. Get medical help right away if you experience signs of serious allergic reaction such as body rash, trouble with your breathing, fast heartbeat, or sweating. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

For more information, please see complete Levemir Prescribing Information.

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