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Humulin 70/30 is a prescription-only insulin injection used daily to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes.
Humulin 70/30 is a smart, pre-mixed blend made of two different types of human insulin that work together to manage your blood sugar all day:
The 30% Quick-Acting Part: This portion absorbs rapidly into your system right after injecting. Its job is to handle the sugar from the food you eat, preventing your blood sugar from spiking dangerously high after meals.
The 70% Intermediate-Acting Part: This portion releases very slowly into your bloodstream over several hours. Its job is to provide a steady, continuous background baseline of insulin to keep your blood sugar stable between meals and while you sleep.
Manufacturer: Eli Lilly and Company.
Strength: 100 IU/mL (also known as U-100 strength).
Common Forms: Available in 10mL glass vials (used with separate insulin syringes) or pre-filled KwikPen delivery devices.
Unopened Vials or Pens: Store them inside your refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C. Never let insulin freeze. Freezing permanently destroys the medicine, making it completely useless. Keep it away from the freezer compartment or back cooling walls.
In-Use (Opened) Vials or Pens: Once you open a vial or pen, you can keep it at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 28 days. Keep it away from direct sunlight, hot cars, or cooking heat. Discard any remaining liquid after 28 days.
Because Humulin 70/30 is a mixture, the medicine naturally settles into a white, cloudy layer at the bottom of the container when left sitting.
How to Mix: Roll the vial or pen gently between your palms 10 times, then turn it upside down and back up 10 times. The liquid must look completely milky-white and cloudy all the way through before you draw a dose.
Why Shaking is Banned: Shaking the bottle violently creates tiny air bubbles. These bubbles make it hard to measure the liquid accurately, which can cause you to accidentally inject a dangerous dose.
This medication must be injected strictly into the fatty layer of skin just under the skin. The best spots are your abdomen (stomach), the top of your thighs, or the back of your upper arms. Never inject insulin directly into a vein or deep into a muscle, as this makes the medicine absorb way too fast, causing a severe, life-threatening blood sugar crash.
(For users using a standard vial and insulin syringe)
1.Roll the vial to mix the liquid evenly:Mixing.
Wash your hands with soap. Roll the vial between your palms 10 times and invert it 10 times until it looks completely milky. Wipe the rubber top with an alcohol swab.
2.Push air into the vial and draw your insulin:Syringe Loading.
Pull the syringe plunger down to fill it with air up to your exact prescribed dose number. Push the needle into the vial, push the air inside, flip the vial upside down, and pull the plunger back down to draw your exact dose of cloudy insulin. Check for air bubbles.
3.Clean your chosen skin spot:Site Preparation.
Pick an injection spot on your stomach (at least 2 inches away from your belly button) or thigh. Wipe the skin with an alcohol swab and let it air-dry. Always rotate your injection spot daily so hard fat lumps do not form under the skin.
4.Pinch the skin and push the needle straight in:The Shot.
Gently pinch up a fold of skin. Push the needle straight into the skin at a 90-degree angle. Press the plunger down steadily until empty, wait 5 seconds, and pull the needle straight out. Safely discard the needle in a puncture-proof container.
You must inject your dose of Humulin 70/30 exactly 30 minutes before you eat your main meal (usually breakfast or dinner). Because the quick-acting part of the insulin starts working fast, skipping your meal or waiting too long to eat after your injection can cause your blood sugar to plummet to a dangerously low level.
Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia): This is the most common side effect if you inject too much insulin, skip a meal, or exercise harder than usual.
Skin Changes (Lipodystrophy): Mild dimpling or thickening of the fatty tissue under the skin if you keep injecting into the exact same spot every day.
Local Irritation: Temporary mild redness, slight swelling, or itching around the spot where the needle entered the skin. This usually goes away in a few days.
Can I mix Humulin 70/30 with alternative insulins in the same syringe?
No, absolutely not. Humulin 70/30 is a highly specific, pre-mixed formula. Mixing it with other fast-acting or long-acting insulins in the same syringe changes how the medicine absorbs, which can cause completely unpredictable blood sugar crashes or dangerous spikes.
What should I do if my blood sugar reading is very high before my dose?
Stick strictly to the exact dose prescribed by your doctor. Do not add extra units of insulin on your own, as uncoordinated changes can cause a severe rebound crash later. If your blood sugar stays high over several readings, contact your doctor to adjust your regular treatment plan safely.
Can I travel with my insulin?
Yes, but you must protect it from heat. Use a temperature-insulated cooling pouch to keep your extra insulin cool while traveling. Never pack your insulin vials or pens in checked airline baggage, as the freezing temperatures in the cargo hold will ruin the medicine. Always keep it in your carry-on luggage.
Insulin must be kept consistently cold from the supplier to your doorstep to remain active and effective. You can purchase genuine, factory-refrigerated Humulin 70/30 100 IU/mL vials or Kwikhtml inline through Sanlive Pharmacy & Stores for secure payment and fast, reliable cold-chain delivery directly to your home, office, or clinic within Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. We also offer nationwide delivery through our trusted climate-controlled logistics partners to ensure your medication arrives safe, cool, and fully active wherever you are.
Important Notice: This information is for educational support purposes only. Insulin is a life-saving medication that must be started, timed, and adjusted exclusively under the direct guidance of a qualified doctor. If an individual becomes unresponsive, severely confused, or loses consciousness due to low blood sugar, caregivers must administer emergency glucagon or seek immediate emergency medical care.
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