Insulin Detemir (levemir Flexpen)

Insulin detemir is a man-made form of insulin, a hormone that is produced in the body. Insulin works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin detemir is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. Insulin detemir reduced hba1c to target levels of 7.0% for 70% of patients, similar to human basal insulin, nph, but without the same risk of hypoglycemia and with somewhat less weight gain. Insulin detemir flexpen® is available only with a doctor’s prescription.