Sustaglar Pen

Uses of Sustaglar Pen

Diabetes mellitus (insulin therapy) to control high blood sugar when prescribed by a doctor.

• •Helps lower high blood sugar
• •Improves glycaemic control
• •Reduces diabetes symptoms
• •Helps prevent long-term diabetes complications

How it works

Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose enter cells for energy and reduces glucose production by the liver. This lowers blood sugar levels and helps control diabetes-related symptoms and complications.

Directions for use

Use only as prescribed. This pen is for subcutaneous injection (under the skin) using a new needle each time; do not inject into a vein or muscle. Rotate injection sites (abdomen/thigh/upper arm). Follow dosing and timing advised by your doctor and monitor blood glucose regularly.

Side effects

Common side effects of Sustaglar Pen may include:

• •Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• •injection site reactions (pain/redness/swelling)
• •weight gain
• •itching or rash
• •lipodystrophy at injection site

Warnings & precautions

Risk of hypoglycaemia—carry glucose/sugar and know symptoms (sweating, tremor, confusion). Do not share pen to avoid infection transmission. Use caution in kidney/liver impairment and during illness; dose adjustments may be needed. Do not stop or change dose without medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe allergy (swelling, breathing difficulty) or repeated severe low sugars.