Humulin R U-500 belongs to a group of biologic drugs called insulins. The active ingredient in Humulin R U-500 is recombinant human insulin. The drug comes as a clear liquid that you’ll inject under ...

Diabetes is a condition in which your body stops reacting to or creating insulin. One of insulin’s jobs is to move sugar from your blood into your cells, which use sugar for energy. With too little ...

If you have diabetes, your doctor may suggest Humulin R as a treatment option. Humulin R may also be given as an intravenous (IV) infusion (an injection into your vein given over time). This is done ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Insulin is needed to manage your blood sugar levels if you have type 1 ...