Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Adlyxin. It helps control blood sugar in people who have type 2 diabetes. Adlyxin is not an insulin.

This medicine is given as an injection under the skin with a very thin needle. It is given one time each day in the hour before your first meal of the day. You should take it exactly how your doctor tells you to. Your doctor will teach you how to give a dose, change injection sites, and dispose of needles. You should read the full Instructions for Use. If you still have questions, your doctor or pharmacist can help. 

Most people tolerate Adlyxin well, but some side effects can occur. These include nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, and feeling a little dizzy. These effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop using Adlyxin, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects could occur. With Adlyxin, these include an allergic reaction, low blood sugar, and problems with the kidney or pancreas. You should read the Medication Guide to know what symptoms to watch for and when to report them. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your health closely, and will teach you how to check your own blood sugar.  

Each Adlyxin pen contains 14 doses. You should store unused pens in the refrigerator. Once you use a pen, you can keep it at room temperature. After 14 days, you must throw the pen away. 

For best results with Adlyxin, be sure to follow your doctor's advice for diet, exercise, and checking your own blood sugar.