Introduction: Huminsulin R is 100 IU cartridge is short-acting insulin used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels after meals. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.

Mode of Action: It works similar to the insulin produced by the body. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.

Dosage: The doctor or nurse will advise how to use the medicine.

Side effects: The most common side effect of this medicine is low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).