What is the most important information I should know about SYMLIN?
• SYMLIN is used with insulin to lower blood sugar, especially high blood sugar that happens after meals. • SYMLIN is given at mealtimes. The use of SYMLIN does not replace your daily insulin but may lower the amount of insulin you need, especially before meals. • Even when SYMLIN is carefully added to your mealtime insulin therapy, your blood sugar may drop too low, especially if you have type 1 diabetes. If this low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia) happens, it is seen within 3 hours after a SYMLIN injection. Severe low blood sugar makes it hard to think clearly, drive a car, use heavy machinery or do other risky activities where you could hurt yourself or others. • SYMLIN should only be used by people with type 2 and type 1 diabetes who: • already use their insulin as prescribed, but still need better blood sugar control. • will follow their doctor’s instructions exactly. • will follow up with their doctor often. • will test their blood sugar levels before and after every meal, and
