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What is Levemir Insulin for Dogs and Cats Insulin is a hormone that is naturally produced by the pancreas to convert sugar glucose in the blood to energy for the body. – Insulin therapy is prescribed to dogs and cats with diabetes. Diabetic animals are either unable to produce their own insulin or cannot use it properly. Insulin helps treat diabetes in cats and dogs by normalizing the glucose level in the blood. – The insulin in Levemir is Insulin Detemir a U-100 long-acting insulin. U-100 means that each milliliter of insulin is divided into 100 dosing units. Why do cats and dogs use Levemir Insulin is prescribed to dogs and cats with diabetes mellitus to help lower their blood sugar. – Insulin is an ongoing supportive treatment for diabetes. What else should I know about Levemir Levemir should be discarded within 42 days after first puncture. – Syringes and pen needles are sold separately.FlexTouch pens can be used with U-100 insulin syringes or pen needles. Flex – Touch pens used with pen needles can only dose whole units. You cannot dial the pen to dispense a half unit. – Vials should be used with U-100 insulin syringes. – Store Levemir in the refrigerator. What problems could my dog or cat have with Levemir Insulin overdoses may be fatal. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your dog or cat is not acting normally. – Signs of low blood sugar include weakness depression lack of energy sluggishness stumbling when walking behavior changes muscle twitching seizures or coma. It is a medical emergency if your cat or dog is unconscious or having a seizure. How do you use Levemir Insulin works best when given regularly – at the same times each day and in the same way regarding feeding such as always after a meal. Follow your veterinarian’s directions. – Double check the dose every time before you give the insulin to prevent overdoses. – Keep a source of easily given sugar such as corn syrup or honey on hand at all times in case of low blood sugar. Follow your veterinarian’s suggestions. What is in Levemir The drug in Levemir is Insulin Detemir. – There are different kinds of insulin classified by how quickly they work how long they last or when they have peak effectiveness. – Insulin Detemir is a type of long-acting insulin. Long-acting insulin reaches the bloodstream several hours after injection and tends to lower blood sugar levels for up to 24 hours. Will I get what I see in the picture Levemir is a brand name. You will receive the exact brand that you request. Is it important for my dog or cat to finish all of the Levemir Dogs and cats may use Levemir for different lengths of time. 3/10/2021 JG