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Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Attend a diabetes education program to learn more about diabetes and the important parts of its treatment, including medications, diet, exercise, and having regular eye/foot/medical exams.

Learn the symptoms of high and low blood sugar and how to treat low blood sugar. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed and share the results with your doctor.

Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney function, blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c) should be done before you start using this medication and while you are using it. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

Storage

Store the unused pen injector in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Once used, this product may be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature away from light. Discard the used pen injector after 30 days. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.